A giant blow up reindeer was stolen from the front yard of a Preston home. 

The thief entered the front yard of the Victoria Street property sometime between 2.30-6.45pm on Monday and stolen the inflatable Rudolph.

The reindeer was fixed to the house via a cable which has been burnt through and the ground pegs removed.

It is described as about three meters tall, brown in colour with a red nose and yellow antlers.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.