Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Bagelstein’s raccoon-shaped toothpick dispenser crawls back home

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Rocky is back: The raccoon-shaped toothpick holder belonging to Bagelstein’s in North Dallas -- whose heinous heist was captured on the restaurant's surveillance system -- was stealthily returned on Wednesday morning, suffering only minor injuries.

The actual return went unperceived; owners Bob and Melinda Davidson spotted the treasured toothpick holder at approximately 11 a.m. at Bagelstein's entrance, swaddled in a blue plastic bag.

"He'd been drenched in Lysol -- I guess [the thief] figured we were going to lift her prints," said Melinda. "He looks a little grayer, but I think that's because of the stress of his trip."

The Davidsons quickly initiated a celebration of the return of Rocky.

"Oh yeah, we've got streamers up and we gave Rocky a party hat," Melinda said.

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twisteddog Anonymous

Let this be a lesson to thieving gimps everywhere.

1 year, 9 months ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )

Robert Brooks Verified

Channel 5 ran a story with video last night on the 10 o'clock news... coincidentally, right after "Law and Order: SVU". Video available here: http://www.nbc5i.com/video/index.html

Perhaps the culprit felt the heat and decided to come clean!

"In the criminal justice system, crimes involving Raccoons are considered especially heinous..."

1 year, 9 months ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )

kirk Anonymous

I think I know where Rocky was while "missing." Enfield, CT!

Rabid raccoon attacks woman on porch

ENFIELD, Conn. (AP) -- An woman is undergoing rabies treatment after she was attacked on her porch by a rabid raccoon. Beverly Lanouette said the animal came up from behind Monday and latched onto her leg.

"It was a huge raccoon who meant business," she told WTNH-TV. "It was very angry and growling and wouldn't let go of my leg."

She said she beat the animal with a chair to get it off of her.

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Gary Cohen Verified

Gee, RobertB, I wonder where Channel 5 (and Channel 8 too) got the idea to do a story? And you don't need to go to their site to watch the video - we have it right here, from an article we ran several days ago, well before they stole the story from us: http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2007/...

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sisterhazel Anonymous

darn, i was hoping the thief would start sending pictures of Rocky visiting all parts of the world, like that travelling gnome. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travelli...

"Rocky raves about Rome", "Rocky digs the Grand Canyon", etc.

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emmmjay Anonymous

So glad I can stop crying over the loss. Whew!! It's been a tough few days.

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