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"The Grinch" to spend the holidays in the Anoka County Jail

ANOKA, Minn. –  He's known for stealing Christmas. But this year, he's paying for his crimes.

Anoka County Sheriff's deputies arrested The Grinch – as in the title character of Dr. Seuss' "How The Grinch Stole Christmas!" – on Monday for suspicion of identity theft and burglary.  

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The sheriff says "The Mean One" will be spending the holiday season at the county jail to ensure all families have a wonderful time of year.

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