San Leandro Family Seeks Donations After Halloween Theft
A family tradition of 20 years faces a setback after thieves stole holiday decorations in October 2026.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Property Crime
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The Nutting family home in San Leandro was targeted by thieves who stole Halloween decorations from their property in October 2026. To recover from the loss, a family member has started a community fundraising campaign.
Why it matters
The family has hosted a free haunted walkthrough experience for the local community for two decades. The theft threatens their ability to continue this long-standing holiday tradition.
The Nutting family has raised $200 toward a $900 goal via GoFundMe to replace items taken by a thief in October 2026. The property lacked operational security cameras during the incident.
The players
The Nutting family
The residents of a San Leandro home who have produced a free haunted walkthrough for the community for 20 years.
The details
A thief was recorded running onto the San Leandro property to remove decorations that the Nutting family has maintained as part of their display for 20 years. In response to the loss, the family initiated a GoFundMe to finance the restoration of the haunted walkthrough.
Timeline
Thieves targeted the property for decorations in October 2026.
The family reached $200 in their fundraising goal on October 22, 2026.
The haunted house is scheduled to open on October 31, 2026.
Legal Context
This incident follows a broader pattern of property crimes targeting residential holiday displays reported across the Bay Area. Local authorities continue to track theft trends that impact homeowners' ability to maintain neighborhood traditions.
The theft serves as a reminder for residents to secure outdoor decorations and evaluate the necessity of home security monitoring. Neighbors planning to visit the haunted walkthrough should check for updates regarding the restoration of the display.
The takeaway
Maintaining holiday displays requires vigilance as neighborhood thefts remain a concern for local families. Community members interested in preserving such traditions can often contribute through local support initiatives.
Further reading
Learn more about local safety trends by visiting the Property Crime section.
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