A local TV station caught the culprit stealing a wreath from the makeshift holiday monument.
Someone first put tinsel on the four-foot high weed.
That inspired residents to add Christmas ornaments, a Santa Claus and other decorations.
Then the Grinch showed up and spoiled what had become something of a community celebration.
A scout troop cleared the site the day after the theft, even yanking out the weed.
One resident said he hoped a weed would sprout again on the spot.
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