Incredible moment mother in pyjamas chases real-life Grinch

This is the shocking moment a man was filmed 'stealing a family's Christmas decorations' - before a mother in pyjamas gave chase.

Charlotte Freeman-Laurence’s Ring doorbell captured video of a 'thief', dressed in black, running off with her giant Santa-themed postbox. 

Spotting him, the NHS manager sprinted after the killjoy, then jumped into her car when she realised she couldn’t keep up - he was riding a souped-up mobility scooter.

The 42-year-old from Dorset later recovered the item and shared the footage online to help track down the culprit. After passing details to police, she says officers also managed to retrieve her missing £150 Nutcracker, which had been swiped days earlier.

Watch the full video above.