Rosco's search for the perfect Christmas present for Belle may finally be over. Or at least that's what the couple's canny canines seem to think. After the dogs spot Rosco eying a pair of chatty lovebirds at a local pet shop, jealousy ensues. And soon, the dogs begin to act up...destroying crossword puzzles and feather pillows.

Meanwhile, Santa Clause is coming to the town of Newcastle. But this year, there are three of them--and more is not the merrier. That's because three escaped prisoners are supposedly missing, along with three Santa suits. After several homes in the area are robbed, folks are not opening the door--or chimney--to anyone. And Belle and Rosco must follow a trail of crossword clues to the culprit to make sure these costumed convicts are caught red-handed...