A 'Grinch' has struck again—this time just west of Fort Worth, Texas.

Police in Parker County, Texas have arrested an ex-con for the alleged theft of Christmas decorations in Aledo after surveillance video captured the thief in action, NBCDFW.com reported.

Authorities received a number of tips from viewers after local media, including NBCDFW.com, published the surveillance photos and video on Tuesday. Police arrested the suspect Dana Brock, 43, at her home Wednesday morning, according to The Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Parker County Sheriff Larry Fowler told the Star-Telegram that investigators believe Brock may have been hanging the stolen lights on other houses as part of a holiday-lighting business.

"[A Hurst, Texas resident] said [Brock] strung lights (on her home) and then they heard about her arrest and said, 'Uh-oh, maybe these lights on our home are stolen,'" Fowler told the newspaper.

Investigators also found a number of laptops inside Brock's home and she remained in jail Wednesday afternoon, the Star-Telegram reported.

This is not the first time Brock has had a run-in with the law. She has served at least three prison sentences, NBCDFW.com reported: Her sentences include convictions for injuring a child, for credit card abuse, for possession of meth and for solicitation to commit murder.

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The surveillance video was captured by area resident Ashley Starnes and her husband, according to NBCDFW.com. On the video, they reportedly saw a grown woman stealing the wreath off their front door in the wee hours of Dec. 7 and then some Christmas lights from their yard a week later.

"I was mad at first, but Merry Christmas," Ashley Starnes told NBCDFW.com. "I guess she needs it more than I do."

The Starnes' were not alone. Police said at least four other area residents fell victim to the decoration thefts in recent weeks, according to NBCDFW.com.

"It's funny because it's unusual," Parker County Sheriff Lt. Mark Arnett had told NBCDFW.com.

"But the bottom line is, people could die over this," Arnett also told NBCDFW.com, adding his fear that a startled homeowner with a weapon could confront a thief.

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NBCDFW.com's Frank Heinz and Scott Gordon contributed to this story.

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Cash, signed historical objects, computer equipment and other expensive electronics have been stolen in a rash of break-ins and thefts at some House office buildings, sources tell NBC News.

Nothing stolen jeopardizes national security, the sources say. There was no information on which offices were targeted, and no suspects have been named.

But the thefts are annoying for House members: Under House rules, members can be stuck with paying to replace stolen items from their office budgets. Many feel that's unfair, saying that security is the job of the Capitol police, not their office personnel.

In a statement, the Capitol police said it was investigating the break-ins.

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On Thursday, the House Administration Committee issued a letter telling members how to seek relief from liability for stolen items:

Dear Colleague:

In response to the recent reports of theft occurring around the Capitol Complex, the Committee on House Administration would like to assure Member offices that the United States Capitol Police (USCP) has taken immediate action to increase surveillance and police patrol activity throughout the House office buildings. 

To assist the Capitol Police in their efforts, the Committee asks that all offices remain vigilant and immediately report any suspicious activity to the USCP Criminal Investigations Section .... 

Additionally, the Committee requests that offices immediately report stolen items to the USCP House Division at x5-0400.

If House equipment has been stolen from your congressional office, you may seek relief from personal liability for the item(s) by submitting a request to the Committee with a copy of the police report.  Please note that Members are not subject to personal reimbursement liability or fees if granted a waiver.

If you have additional questions related to the procedures for stolen items, please do not hesitate to contact the Committee ....

Sincerely, Rep. Dan Lungren (R-CA)Rep. Robert Brady (D-PA)

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