He next took an Elf on the Shelf figure and dress from the store shelf Dec. 1 and two sets of LEGO Dec. 2. The Hiram, Ohio, man, 32, is accused of stealing merchandise valued at $728.14.

The school principal is still missing. Where is Mr. Thobe?” Instead of “Elf on the Shelf,” it was, “Elf on the Roof.” Brade Thobe, Schnell Elementary School Principal, was dressed as an ...