Commerce Township’s winter wonderland Glenlore Trails is on the hunt for a gang of vacationing Grinches who allegedly stole and destroyed the wooded area.
Christmas-colored lights on trees and illuminated inflatable igloos are just some of the many scenes at Glenlore Trails on Newton Road in Commerce Township on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2024. The Christmas-themed forest, which opened in 2020, is home to up to 100,000 people. through the interactive exhibition and displays along the forest path.
“Does anyone happen to recognize this face?” a Facebook post Tuesday from the Glenlore Trails account mentioned a black-and-white surveillance image. “He and his friends decided to visit on Sunday morning to damage, steal and cause destruction.”
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The company added that it has sent “multiple video feeds … to the Oakland Police Department.”
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Glenlore Trails: Aurora in Commerce Township.
Started in 2020, Glenore Trails is a mile-long, gentle forest hike that attracts about 100,000 visitors a year, according to the Commerce Township couple who manage it.
“Very disheartening when your small business is the target of vandalism and theft,” Glenore Trails said in his post. “Our team spends countless hours battling the elements to keep this community experience fully operational.”
The trail will remain open for the remainder of the planned season, the Facebook post said. General admission tickets cost $25.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Glenlore Trails in search of group that stole and damaged property
