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THE THREE WISEGUYS

Police in Hamilton, N.J., are investigating a kidnapping. Or, rather, a theft: the figure of baby Jesus was taken from its manger in a Nativity display in front of a private home.

"Whoever did it must’ve really planned this out, you know like a bank robbery," said homeowner Candy Konczos. The Messiahnapers left a ransom note demanding $800 "if you ever wanna see your baby Jesus again." The doll was bought from Sears and worth about $69.

A police spokesman said the case "does smack of kids playing a prank," but the ransom note is "kind of unsettling." The note was signed "Me, him and the...

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