Wal-Mart protester Karl Hilgert hands Ontario police department Sgt. Pat Birkett a candy cane as Hilgert is read his rights before being arrested for failure to disperse. (Will Lester//Inland Valley Daily Bulletin)

Santa Claus came to a California Wal-Mart on Friday — not to hand out presents or spread cheer — but to protest what company employees are calling unfair wages and working hours.

His plan was to leave in handcuffs.

“I'm going to get arrested for civil disobedience,” said Karl Hilgert of Claremont, who came dressed as Santa to support Wal-Mart workers.

Hilgert got his wish, along with nine others, who sat on the ground in a circle and refused to leave despite warnings from police.

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