2 men arrested in connection to baby Jesus theft from Sundance Square nativity scene

FORT WORTH, Texas — Two men have been arrested in connection to the theft of a baby Jesus doll from the nativity scene in Sundance Square, according to police. 

Fort Worth police said 33-year-old Martin Worden and 39-year-old Juan Meave were arrested and charged with Theft of Property, $100-$750.

The story of the dubbed “Baby Jesus Thief” began earlier this month when Sundance Square officials posted surveillance images on Instagram of a man who appeared to be taking the doll from the display around 2 a.m. on Dec. 17.

The downtown district asked the public for help identifying the alleged thief. Police said they received a report from the district’s security team about the theft.

“Sundance Square has increased security patrols and are happy Baby Jesus has been returned,” police said in a statement last week. 

Police did not say how the display piece was found.