Watch "Santa" Get Arrested in Dallas

It’s not every day you see Santa Claus being led away in handcuffs, but that’s exactly what happened in the video at the bottom of this article.

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Does Santa even have an I.D.?

The incident occurred in Dallas, Texas, where passersby were treated to the surreal sight of a man dressed as Santa Claus being apprehended by local police. Eyewitnesses described a scene that felt plucked from a holiday-themed sitcom.

Santa got caught slaying… but not in the way you think

It’s safe to say this year’s holiday season will go down in Dallas history as the time when Santa traded his sleigh for a ride in a squad car. Whether he’ll make it back on the “Nice” list remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: this Texas Christmas story is one to remember.

Check out the video below:

Oh, you would like to hear a couple of jokes about Santa getting arrested? Sure thing!

Why couldn’t Santa talk his way out of the arrest? He kept Claus-ing too much trouble!

How did Santa end up in handcuffs? Turns out, that “breaking and entering” through chimneys is still illegal in Texas!

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