Scarecrows abducted, later returned; Downtown LaGrange issues statement
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Downtown LaGrange issued a statement Tuesday after two scarecrows were abducted Sunday morning and later returned to their rightful spots.
The scarecrows were part of the 2025 Scarecrow Contest, in which citizens vote on social media for their favorite among 35 scarecrows that were decorated and displayed around downtown LaGrange.
Image: Downtown LaGrange
The Pete the Cat and Elliebelle’s scarecrow were removed by a man and woman and placed into the back of their vehicles around 12:05 in the morning on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
Image: Downtown LaGrange
Both scarecrows were returned to their rightful spots Tuesday morning.
“We’d like to remind everyone that our local business owners and community members put great care, creativity, and personal funds into designing these displays,” Downtown LaGrange said in a statement. “Let’s all do our part to respect and protect the decorations that bring so much joy to our downtown during the holiday season!”
To vote for your favorite scarecrow, click here.
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