Woman Dubbed 'Ms. Grinch' Steals Handmade Ornament from North Texas Christmas Tree

Sundance Square Christmas Tree

• 🎄 The Christmas tree in Sundance Square is described as a special part of the holiday season, acting as a time capsule showcasing stories on its branches.
• 💡 This year, artist Aureli Morales was featured, drawing inspiration from her Mexican heritage for her handmade ornament.

The Theft

• 📸 A woman, dubbed 'Ms. Grinch' by Sundance Square Gallery manager Simone Fischer, was caught on camera stealing Morales's ornament.
• ⏱️ The incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. on a Sunday, with security cameras capturing the woman pulling down the ornament and fleeing towards a getaway driver.
• 💔 The theft is seen as disheartening for those who consider the display part of their holiday traditions.

Request for Return

• 🔍 Sundance Square is seeking help to identify the woman and recover the stolen ornament.
• 🤝 They are not interested in pressing criminal charges and simply want the ornament returned so it can be displayed for the tree lighting on December 2nd.
• ✨ Morales expressed her desire for her creation, which was made with love and joy, to be seen by the public.