Grimace decoration sign stolen from McDonald’s in Sale and McDonald’s in Lakes Entrance in the same week

Is it becoming a trend? Another Grimace sign has been stolen from a Gippsland McDonald’s, with the second offender caught on video running with it in broad daylight.

Another mascot sign from a popular fast food restaurant has gone missing, with the second offender caught on video running with it down the street in broad daylight in Gippsland.

It comes after a hooded thief was caught on camera stealing a “Grimace” sign valued at $50 from McDonald’s on York St, Sale about 11pm on Wednesday.

A hooded offender has been caught on CCTV stealing a popular McDonald's character sign from McDonald's on York St in Sale about 11pm on Wednesday, October 09, 2024. Picture: Facebook

Police have released CCTV images of the man who may be able to assist them with their inquiries.

CCTV captures the hooded thief at McDonald’s. Picture: Facebook

Police believe the man could assist them with their inquiries. Picture: Facebook

Then on Friday afternoon, a person was seen running with another Grimace sign in Lakes Entrance.

It’s not known whether the pair are known to each other or if the sign in the video was the same one from Sale.

The person was seen running down the street with a Grimace sign in Lakes Entrance on Friday afternoon. Picture: Facebook/Brooke Downey

The theft comes after a first offender stealing the sign from McDonald’s in Sale earlier in the week. Picture: Facebook/Brooke Downey

Anyone with more information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000 or contact the Sale police station on [phone].