Created: 12/4/2007 11:09:05 AM 
ARREDONDO FARMS, FL -- A real life Grinch may be lurking among a Central Florida neighborhood, stealing holiday decorations, reindeers and even a baby Jesus.
Police say three homes in a neighborhood near Gainesville have been targeted.
A resident says her entire nativity scene, including baby Jesus, was stolen.
Now, others are worried their decorations will be gone, too.
Deputies are recommending residents to display their lawn ornaments close to the house where they can be seen from the inside.
Like the Grinch, deputies say it's not likely the thieves will return the stolen decorations.
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