It is the holiday season, and that means Scrooge is making an appearance as a thief in the night stealing Christmas decorations.

So, what can we do to protect our displays and decorations in Sioux Falls?

"It's something we do see during the holiday season," says Sioux Falls Police Information Officer Sam Clemens. "There are some decorations that disappear. There really is not one thing people can do to make sure the decorations are completely safe. If you have a display, you can somehow anchor it to the ground whether it's using some boards or anchors that go deep in the ground. That certainly is going to help."

Aside from making sure the yard displays are staked down as firm as they can be, you can also use a timer on the lights so they are not on all night.

You can also use thick rope to tightly tie down any lightweight holiday decorations on display in your yard. This may deter or at least slow down any thieves who attempt to run away with your inflatable Santa Claus!

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