The New York City Police Department (NYPD) posted a humorous announcement on social media about launching a search for "The Grinch" — the famous character who steals Christmas gifts. It offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to the identification of the "criminal."
According to the police, this announcement is not related to a real crime but was prepared to lift the public's spirits ahead of the holiday and strengthen community relations. The joke "report" states that the Grinch stole children's gifts from under the Christmas tree on the night of December 24th, and that this incident was allegedly captured on surveillance cameras.
The NYPD has previously gained attention for such creative posts during the holiday season. The image of the Grinch was created by children's author Dr. Seuss and later became popular through cartoons and famous feature films.
