There have been multiple reports in the past 24 hours to the Chapel Hill Police Department that pumpkins, inflatables and other Halloween decor have been stolen from yards.

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Several pumpkins and a 12-foot inflatable Jack-0′-Lantern were reported stolen from locations along North Estes Drive. The Boy Scout Troop on North Estes Drive also reported multiple pumpkins and two inflatables missing from the location, according to Chapel Hill Police Lieutenant Josh Mecimore.  Decorations, including several other pumpkins and an inflatable spider, were also reported stolen from homes on Christine Court.

According to a tweet sent to the CHPD, Halloween decor has also been stolen from at least one lawn in Carrboro.

CHPD says this is not uncommon around Halloween, and that last year there was similar vandalism and larceny. Police encourage residents to contact them if anything has been stolen and encourage residents to call 911 if they see someone stealing, or other suspicious activity.

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