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Life-Size Nutcrackers Stolen From Thames Centre Home

A family east of London who had a pair of life-size nutcrackers stolen from their front porch want them returned, no questions asked.

Middlesex OPP say the two nutcrackers and a wreath were stolen from the Cobble Hills Rd. home between 9pm Sunday and 8am Monday.

The owner of the home-made nutcrackers that stand over 5' tall took to Facebook Monday pleading to have the items returned.

Anyone with information about the theft is asked to call police at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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