OLIVIA, Minn. (AP) — The Grinch is at work in southwestern Minnesota.

Renville County sheriff’s authorities say a child’s Christmas presents were among the items stolen in a home burglary reported Tuesday.

The child’s mother returned from work to discover the break-in. She reported that two presents for her child were missing from under the Christmas tree.

The West Central Tribune reports the thief broke a window on a door to get in.

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