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Doorbell Video Shows Bournemouth Woman Chase Scooter Rider After Festive Theft

She says police later returned a missing Nutcracker after she shared tips from social media.

Overview

  • Ring doorbell footage captured a man in black taking a large Santa-themed post box from a Bournemouth front garden.
  • Homeowner Charlotte Freeman-Laurence gave chase and says she retrieved the decoration from his mobility scooter.
  • A Nutcracker ornament had gone missing on December 5, followed by the post box on December 14.
  • After posting the video online, she passed information to Dorset Police and described the scooter as unusually quick.
  • She reports officers subsequently returned the Nutcracker, while police have not issued a public comment on the case.