RCMP in British Columbia say the grinch tried to steal Christmas from a Langley family but RCMP stepped in to restore the spirit of the season.

Langley RCMP began investigating after suspects entered a home in the early hours this past Sunday morning and stole several wrapped presents that were under the Christmas tree.

The RCMP says their officers employed several investigative techniques which enabled them to track the thieves down and the stolen presents were recovered. Officers rewrapped the presents and returned them to the family.