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ANKENY, IOWA (AP) -- The Salvation Army says a Grinch in Ankeny has made off with one of the organization's bright red donation kettles.

Arvid Huisman, spokesman for the Salvation Army in Des Moines, says the kettle was unattended Friday when someone removed it from its stand. He says the kettle probably had less than $10 in donations inside. The plastic kettle is worth an estimated $30.

Huisman says the thief was able to remove the kettle from its handle despite a padlock. There are about 60 kettles around the metro area. Huisman says Ankeny police are investigating the theft.

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