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Missing baby Jesus returned to Preston Nativity scene

Posted on - 22nd December, 2021 - 10:56am | Author - | Posted in - Christmas, Crime, Preston City Centre, Preston Council, Preston News
The missing Baby Jesus. Pic: Trevor Edwards

A local resident yesterday found the missing Baby Jesus figurine lying against a tree next to the Preston Nativity scene.

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On Tuesday 21 December, Trevor Edwards discovered the missing figurine after Preston City Council appealed for information leading to its safe return.

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The council appealed after discovering that somebody had stolen the figurine and vandalised the Nativity Scene on Flag Market.

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Baby Jesus. Pic: Trevor Edwards

In the tweet, Trevor said: “I have him. I went past this evening to have a look, and there he was leaning against the tree.

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“I’ll bring him into the Town Hall tomorrow, sometime after 11am.”

The council maintenance team have since repaired the crib, and a temporary replacement figurine is in place until Jesus is returned.

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The figurine will be returned to its rightful place later today (Wednesday 22 December), with Preston City Council set to post updates upon completion.

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