The Grinch was an unwilling participant in Hurricane’s annual Christmas Parade.

The start of the Hurricane Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 14, was delayed by the pursuit of the Grinch by the Hurricane Police Department and Mayor Scott Edwards.

The Grinch escaped from jail on December 9 and had not been seen until just prior to the 12 noon parade.

Edwards and Police Chief Mike Mullins spotted the infamous fellow near the First Baptist Church on Main Street and attempted to arrest him. The Grinch fled in a stolen Side-By-Side.

Despite several attempts to capture the rascal along the parade route, Edwards and Mullins were not able to corral him until his escape path was blocked by Hurricane Wrecker’s massive tow truck at entrance to Bridge Park on Midland Trail.

Just by chance, Hurricane Wrecker had an escape proof cage in tow. Edwards and Mullins used the cage to incarcerate the Grinch.
Edwards stated that the jailed Grinch will not be able to steal Christmas this year.