A statue of Ronald McDonald was stolen from a fast food restaurant in Pennsylvania and whisked away in a McFlurry of events. The theft took place in broad daylight in a quiet Pennsylvania town where the only McDonald’s is located. Local police are now on the hunt for the culprits in what they are calling a “McNapping” incident. The missing statue portrays the iconic smiling redhead in his bright-yellow uniform, as seen in surveillance footage released by the Nesquehoning Police Department.
Four young individuals were caught on camera fleeing with the statue of Ronald McDonald, leading the police to appeal for help in locating the stolen effigy. The Nesquehoning Police Department humorously stated on Facebook, “We’re not clowning around. This was a full-blown McNapping. Ronald was last seen smiling, as usual, unaware of the betrayal. Witnesses report that he didn’t even resist the theft.”
Addressing the suspects, the police wrote, “We understand times are tough, but resorting to kidnapping a plastic symbol of joy is a serious offense.” Authorities are asking the public to be vigilant and keep an eye out for the missing Ronald, who could be found at a party, in a car, or even placed awkwardly in someone’s yard.
The suspects made their getaway in a black car with an obscured license plate, as captured in the surveillance footage. The trend of stealing McDonald’s mascots is not new, with previous incidents involving theft and vandalism across different locations. The mystery of the missing Ronald McDonald statue continues to unfold, with a similar statue listed for sale on eBay in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, raising further intrigue into the strange saga.
