Police hunt suspects in apparent theft of iconic Ronald McDonald statue

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On July 6, many unidentified suspects entered the McDonald’s Restaurant in Pennsylvania and were insignificant with the distinguished statue of Ronald McDonald’s in the fast food restaurant.

“Ronald McDonald is missing!” The Nesquehoning Police Administration announced in a Facebook post that appears to be suspects who are apparently captured by hijacking the beloved clown. “We are not clowns. This was a full McNaping.”

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“I miss Ronald, so I am not very happy,” said Eve Snyder, General Manager of Nesquehoning McDonald, in an exclusive interview with Fox Business. “As long as the store was open, it was here – 25 years old. It is special for the owner. This was the first store to buy, so this is a kind of family child.”

In the photos taken from surveillance clips, four individuals are seen inside the restaurant: a man appears to raise the statue of Ronald in a straight position while a woman walks in a “flash” shirt nearby. Two others are also captured, including one who wears a graphic T -shirt and another in a black dress with visible tattoo, on the camera.

“Ronald was last seen once smiling, as usual, unaware of betrayal,” the police wrote in its post on Facebook, calling on the public to help identify the suspects.

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The suspect carries the statue of Ronald McDonald while another individual walks at the McDonald’s Restaurant in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania, July 6, 2025. The Nesquehoning Police Department is investigating the accident. (Eve Sneider via Facebook / Fox News)

The police also added a blow to the alleged clowns: “We get it – the times are difficult, and the treatment is expensive. But kidnapping the plastic joy icon? This is McFelony.”

“I don’t think this was their intention when they came here,” Snyder told Fox Business. “They were talking about the amount they could sell in the Facebook market. When they realized that it was not associated with the wall, they grabbed it and ran.”

Snyder said: No one tried to intervene, because “he was really busy at the time, and when he came out of the small play area, the back door looks like the feet. They were out here within 10 seconds.”

Surveillance footage shows a suspect carrying the statue of Ronald McDonald towards July 6. (Eve Sneider via Facebook / Fox News)

The reaction of society was the animation.

“I think they need another clown for their circus,” said one of the Facebook users.

Another hanging crowd of locals, “There must be a reward to find these people and Ronald. My colleagues in the city … we ride at dawn.”

Others took a more challenging position, with one sharing, “I do not mcsnichin on anyone,” while another asked, “Which one is the clown?”

A separate camera broke out outside the building of a black black Nissan, which is believed to be a smuggled car. The license board was not read in the photo that the police shared.

The authorities confirmed in a follow -up publication on Friday that the statue of Ronald McDonald, which he monitored on EBY is not the missing number. The investigation is continuing.

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“We would like to return it without damage, if possible,” Snyder added. “If anyone sees or gets to know these people, contact us or the police. We are able to help.”

Tips to Nesquehoning PD can be directed at 570-669-9111.