Life and Thoughts of The One Ocean

Santa fights crime

10:36 Monday 11th December 2006

A German Santa turned crimefighter when he leapt into action to chase two shoplifters.

Santa Claus Dieter Thurn, 52, was in his grotto in a department store in Bremen when he saw the crooks, aged 20 and 23, filling their rucksacks with expensive cosmetics.

Thurn flew after the pair and managed to hold them down until the police arrived.

Daniel Ingeborg, six, who was visiting the store with his mother, told local press: "Santa's so cool. He gives presents and fights crime. He's like Superman but better."

posted by The One Ocean @ 12/12/2006 04:00:00 AM