The municipality of Larnaca on Tuesday expressed its sadness after thieves stole the Santa from one of its recently installed Christmas decorations.

“The municipality of Larnaca expresses its deep sadness and indignation over the incidents of vandalism that occurred on the city’s Christmas decorations,” an announcement said.

Unknown people stole a figure of Santa, while damages were also caused to other parts of the decorations.

The municipality called on the public to respect the decorations and take care of them so everyone can enjoy them.

It also asked anyone who knows anything about the incident to report it to the police.