A Grinch of a burglar who stole gifts from beneath a Christmas tree in Palmdale was being sought Wednesday.
The burglary occurred about 5:15 p.m. Friday at a home in the 1200 block of East Avenue S, according to Deputy Jodi Wolfe of the Sheriff’s Palmdale Station.
The suspect, a man between 20-30 years old, entered the home and pulled a backpack from under his shirt and began taking gifts that were under a Christmas tree and other items, Wolfe said.
The man was described as black, about 6 feet 5 inches tall, 250 pounds with long sideburns.
He was wearing a black-and-white striped shirt, a red-and-black flannel jacket, light-colored sweatpants, a red-and-black hat with a set of black Beats headphones around his neck.
Anyone who could help identify the suspect was urged to call the investigating detective at (661) 272-2456. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling (800) 222-TIPS or at http://lacrimestoppers.org.
–City News Service