The Christmas Grouch was caught on camera green-handed, stealing decorations from venues and hiding them elsewhere in The Light on The Headrow as part of a playful video shared across the shopping centre’s social media channels. The grouchy green vandal came face to face with shoppers at the weekend for a one-of-a-kind meet and greet - ‘The Light’s Stolen Christmas Pop-Up’ And your Yorkshire Evening Post was on hand to catch all the Christmas cheer on camera. READ MORE: 21 photos take you inside Leeds nightclubs at Christmas in the 1990s YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

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Two-month-old Minnie McCulloch from Middleton says hello to the Christmas Grouch. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding

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Little five-month-old Mya-Mae from Armley gets a close look at the Christmas Grouch. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding

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The Christmas Grouch meets youngsters. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding

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A long queue to see the Christmas Grouch. | Steve Ridng Photo: Steve Ridng

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The Christmas Grouch enjoys a hug from Jeannie Wrigglesworth from Little London. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding

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A long queue to see the Christmas Grouch. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding