NEWPORT, R.I. - Mr. Potato Head is missing, and police want to know who took the tourism-touting tater.
The 6-foot tall, 150-pound statue was stolen Friday from the driveway of a private estate. James Leach called police after he heard his driveway alarm sounding about 3 a.m. He looked outside and saw a vehicle near the street.
In 2000, the Rhode Island Tourism Division introduced the Mr. Potato Head figures to promote the state as a family tourist destination. After the advertising campaign, several of the statues were auctioned off on eBay, with proceeds benefiting charity.
Update: He's been found!
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Did you catch the headline ... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Paul | September 29, 2003 12:47 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Did you catch the headline on the "been found" article? "eyed in field"?
Even I wouldn't have written that.
1. Posted by Paul | September 29, 2003 12:47 PM |
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Posted on September 29, 2003 12:47
2. Posted by margi | September 29, 2003 3:10 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
That is state mascot thieving skullduggery. I would keep my eye (you should pardon the pun) on Idaho. Aheh.
2. Posted by margi | September 29, 2003 3:10 PM |
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Posted on September 29, 2003 15:10
3. Posted by McGehee | September 29, 2003 9:01 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Yes, that really chips me off, and we should certainly keep our eyes peeled. Those responsible for such nefarious deeds should fry.
3. Posted by McGehee | September 29, 2003 9:01 PM |
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Posted on September 29, 2003 21:01
4. Posted by Meryl Yourish | September 29, 2003 11:08 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
It wasn't me.
Yes, I tried out my brand-new stainless steel pot and wire fry basket yesterday. But it wasn't me.
I have an alibi.
4. Posted by Meryl Yourish | September 29, 2003 11:08 PM |
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Posted on September 29, 2003 23:08
5. Posted by Kevin | September 29, 2003 11:29 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Sure you do Meryl, but what about her?
5. Posted by Kevin | September 29, 2003 11:29 PM |
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Posted on September 29, 2003 23:29