Elf on the Shelf Caught Moving: Surveillance Videos of the Week

This batch of Christmas-themed surveillance videos also includes a look inside Santa Claus' workshop and much more.
Published: December 23, 2025

In some of our previous coverage of Christmas-themed surveillance videos, we’ve seen a Grinch steal more than $8,000 in Christmas decorations and a hanging decoration that looks a lot like Clark W. Griswold in “Christmas Vacation” cause some panic in a neighborhood.

This time around, we’re seeing an Elf on the Shelf leave its perch, how Santa Claus gets himself and his team ready for Christmas Eve, some frightening Christmas-related scenes and classic surveillance clips that celebrate the spirit of the season.

We also have more examples than we should of people doing bad things to others in an attempt to ruin their Christmas festivities and a few clips that can’t help but make you laugh.

Click here to check out the latest batch of Surveillance Videos of the Week. Send your suggestions for future editions to digital editor Craig MacCormack at [email protected].

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