A series of videos featuring Kyle police on a mission to arrest the Grinch are going viral on social media, and FOX 7 caught up with the guys behind the seasonal shenanigans.
"I think initially at first people were taken aback and wondering what was going on," said Pates.
"As soon as we started posting the videos on Facebook they were like ‘that’s why I saw him in the Kohl’s parking lot,’" said Bowling.Adding some urgency to the Grinch Watch is the arrival of Santa Claus at the Kyle tree lighting on Thursday. "We wanted to make sure the Grinch had some repercussions for his actions, and we also wanted to promote Santa’s arrival," said Bowling.Porch pirates: Kyle police give tips to prevent stolen packages
In a creative PSA announcement, officers warned about porch pirates portrayed as the popular Christmas character. "It was like pulling teeth to get these guys to want to be on camera, but now that they’ve done it they’re excited about it," said Pates.FOX 7 Austin asked Officer Pates, who the Grinch really is. His reply: "I don’t know."If you’d like to check out the All the news you need to know, every day
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