OC PD in Hot Water Over 'Suspect Shaming' Suspect in Santa Costume

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An Orange County police department may be on the naughty list for posting a picture of an alleged drunk burglary suspect wearing a Santa suit.

In the photo posted to Twitter, the man appears to be asleep or passed out in a jail cell.

Dear Santa,I'm sorry I stole your red suit.I was drunk and made some poor choices.I know it's only October. And it's hot. Too hot for this suit.But I was drunk. Poor choices.Sincerely,Drunk Santa Suit Criminal pic.twitter.com/VPnUbvg1sF

— Brea Police Dept (@BreaPD) October 23, 2019

The Brea Police Department were quick to accuse the department of "suspect shaming," pointing out that the photo showed the man's face.

One person tweeted back at the department that he was drunk. Y'all are sober. What's your excuse?"