PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Thieves stole a 40-foot-tall and 20-foot-wide inflatable Santa Claus from a family-owned tree lot in Phoenix over the weekend, taking a decoration that has been part of the business for 35 years.
The theft occurred sometime between Saturday night and early Sunday morning at Kraemer’s Tree Lots on the corner of 39th Avenue and Bethany Home Road. The business has operated at the location for 25 years during holiday seasons.
Kyle Kraemer said the inflatable Santa has been a popular attraction for families taking photos. The decoration shows signs of age, including faded green mittens and a red coat…