BELLINGHAM, Wash. – Bellingham Police are on the lookout for a Grinch that stole a Salvation Army Kettle in broad daylight.
Chase Tomberlin-Green from the Salvation Army in Whatcom County told KING 5 that the theft happened Tuesday afternoon, December 7th, at the Fred Meyer on Lakeway Drive.
The bell ringer, who was in a wheelchair, was approached by a man who threatened her before taking the iconic red kettle and driving off.
Tomberlin-Green said the bell ringer was not hurt, but was shaken up by the incident.
Police say the suspect left in a champagne-colored sedan, but no physical description of the suspect was available.