Some merchants along the Lake Shore Village BIA have complained of the thefts of decorations from the Christmas trees outside their businesses.

One business owner arrived at work on December 11 to find the expensive decorations that were put up by another person, in a nearby business, were stolen.

The owner provided BIA officials with a photo of the suspected thief from her security camera.

“This is the reason why I choose not to partake in decorating the tree,” the area resident said. “Last year my costly decorations were stolen as well.”

BIA Chair Chris Korwin-Kuczynski says there has been some complaints of thefts and appropriate action will be taken against those videotaped stealing from the Christmas trees.

The BIA only last week awarded first, second and third prizes for businesses who decorated the top three Christmas trees.

The top tree went to Hearing Life Canada, second place tree won by MiBody Health and Fitness and third place went to C.U.E.S. Children’s Urban Enrichment Studio. They won beautiful trophies for their businesses.

If you see or know someone who is stealing Christmas decorations you are urged to send an email with the information to the BIA at lakeshorebia@gmail.com.