That's nuts! Squirrel responsible for ruining Christmas lights in Sea Girt

SEA GIRT, New Jersey (WABC) -- There are new details in the search for some grinches stealing holiday spirit in New Jersey. One resident called the vandals 'rats,' and it turns out, they weren't far off.

Police say a squirrel is responsible for ruining Christmas lights. The lights were set up for a holiday display in Sea Girt.

The nutty suspect sliced and cut the lights with his teeth.

Thankfully, everything was repaired and the tree lighting went on as scheduled.