Close call with Santa? Illinois police report seeks hoofed suspect and bearded man

O'FALLON, Ill. - Officers are having some fun with their police report after a close call this morning. Did Santa and a reindeer hit the officer's vehicle today? Check out this police report titled "Deer wanted for 'hit and hoofed.'"                                                                                  

The collision happened eastbound on Frank Scott Parkway near Hartman Lane at around 8 a.m. today. The animal hit the driver's side door, shattered the window, and caused the airbags to deploy. The officer was unharmed.

Here's how the police department's Facebook post describes the suspect and his accomplice:

"The officer and witnesses described the suspect as standing approximately 5' 2" tall, having brown hair, and dark eyes. After the collision, the suspect immediately fled on hoof. A foot pursuit was not initiated.

Additionally, we received unconfirmed reports that the suspect was in the company of an older man, heavy build, white hair and beard, wearing a red jacket and pants.  Although we do not consider this subject a suspect, they are a person of interest.

Anyone having information about this incident is asked to report it immediately.
Our officer was unharmed, the "suspect" appeared no worse for wear, but our "sleigh" is going to need a little work… "