Police seek banana and lobster in connection with theft of wooden 'critter'

Police are searching for a banana and a lobster caught on camera stealing a piece of art from the University of North Carolina campus in Chapel Hill.



Security cameras show that the unusual pair might have worked together on March 31 to steal artwork valued at $1,000 from the Student Union.

Scott Hudson, senior associate director of operations at the Union, said footage shows four men, including one dressed in a banana suit and one dressed in a lobster costume, entering the Union at about 3am through an unlocked door.


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A wooden “critter” made by Bynum artist Clyde Jones was stolen, Hudson said. Hudson said a reward will be offered to anyone who can help identify the men. He said the University will not press charges as long as the critter is returned unharmed.