mike marone found out when ed knocked on his door. >> we deal with pranks here and there but around christmas and then to steal decorations tour break them like again the reindeer here was stuffed into the storm drain. >> reporter: they retrieved the reindeer but its head had been broken off. it's been enough to deflate the christmas spirit around here. >> puts a sour note. it's just upsetting for the children to see and just really unnecessary. police got a number of reports of similar vandalism in the neighborhood. they suspect it may be some kids with nothing better to do. ed dillon is hoping his baby jesus shows up safe and sound somewhere. if not there will be another one here next year. >> we'll overcome. i mean, we already have some plans where we can go and get another one but again, it won't what has been part of our family and our life for 20 years. >> reporter: but at least one of the neighbors has video surveillance video cameras. the police are hoping they captured an image of the vandal. he's a mean one, probably covered with green fur. live in marlton, david henry, channel6 "ac