Elf Jailed after dynamite hoax on Mall Santa

A man dressed as an elf was jailed after police in Georgia say he told a mall Santa that he was carrying dynamite.

Southlake Mall in suburban Atlanta was evacuated but no explosives were found.

Police arrested 45-year-old William C. Caldwell III (pictured), who was being held without bond.

Police say Caldwell got in line Wednesday evening to have his picture taken with Santa Claus. Police say when Caldwell reached the front of the line, he told Santa he had dynamite in his bag. Santa called mall security and Caldwell was arrested.

He was dressed as an elf but was not part of the mall's Christmas staff.

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