Rise & Fall: Homeowner who caught Christmas caper on video surveillance and Blimpy Burger

Posted on Sun, Dec 9, 2012 : 8:05 a.m.

One provided evidence to help identify a Christmas decorations thief and the other is an Ann Arbor staple with plans to move from its nearly 60-year location.

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Rise: Homeowner who caught Christmas caper on video surveillance

After an unknown man swept up $1,000 worth of Christmas decorations from Ann Arbor Hills, Burns Park and other neighborhoods, it left many residents wanting answers — which luckily, one of them was able to provide. The target who turned in the home surveillance video could lead to naming the thief who stole Christmas.

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Fall: Blimpy Burger

As an Ann Arbor institution since 1953, Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger seems to belong on the corner of South Division and Monroe — and residents weren't happy to find out University of Michgian is planning to buy the building known as the home of slinging sliders. With many questions still lingering on what is to come of Krazy Jim's, moving the location of the building is sure to sadden the restaurant's legion of loyal customers.

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