Police Investigate Stolen Ronald McDonald Statue

Attention, Woodhaven residents: be on the lookout for Ronald McDonald.

Someone stole a statue of the famous fast-food chain's mascot over the weekend.

The Woodhaven Police Department is seeking the public’s help finding the beloved McDonald's clown.

The apparent theft, apparently detaching and taking Ronald from the bench he was sitting on, happened late Friday (March 12) between midnight and 1 a.m., the Woodhaven Police Department said in a Facebook post on Wednesday (March 17).

If you can help return Ronald to the Woodhaven McDonald's restaurant, you could get a $1,500 reward, the police department said.

Anyone who has information that could help lead to the culprit should call Detective Sergeant Ruffner at 734-675-4929, the Woodhaven Police Department advised.

Here’s the full Facebook post:

We need your help!

It’s been at sad week at McDonald’s in Woodhaven!

Late Friday night between midnight and 1am Saturday the Ronald McDonald statue was stolen from behind McDonald’s.The bench he sits on was cut and he was taken.

Ronald has been a big part of the Woodhaven community for many years and the Granader family is offering a $1,500.00 reward for his safe return.

If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Ronald please contact Detective Sergeant Ruffner 734-675-4929

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