North Wales police have warned the gnomes could be a ‘calling card’ for burglars

Police have issued a warning to anyone who finds a mysterious “Christmas gnome” in their garden.

While at first glance the cuddly festive decorations appear to have been randomly left, the officers in North Wales believe there may be a more sinister explanation.

If the gnome is not collected by the resident or removed from its location, it could be a sign that the property is empty and an “easy target” for burglars.

  • ᴇᴍᴘᴇʀᴏʀ 帝@feddit.ukOPMEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Also gnomes would tend to be nicked by:

    • Kids
    • People returning from the pub

    And how many gnomes would be required for this? 1,000? More?

    It seems more likely that someone has had a little art project to inject a bit of fun and mystery into the world and everyone has lost their shit.