1/3/09 Update - Jefferson County Dispatch confirmed this morning the baby Jesus statue was returned to the Nativity scene Friday night.Initial 1/2/09 report:Someone took the Christ out of Christmas on Watertown's Public Square.
The statue of baby Jesus was stolen from the Square's nativity scene sometime Thursday night or on Friday, authorities believe.
In its place, the thief or thieves left a fast food wrapper.
The nativity scene is on the south side of the island at the center of the square. Other figurines in the scene including Mary, Joseph, the three wise men and various manger animals were left untouched.
