The Mystic Museum in Burbank has recently been hit by a theft that snatched away not just a piece of memorabilia, but a slice of horror nostalgia. On Sunday, the museum, known for its dedication to the macabre and the eerie, reported that its Crypt Keeper statue, a venerated character from the anthology television series "Tales from the Crypt," was stolen. The museum sought assistance through an Instagram post showing a photo of the alleged thief, described as a bald man with a light gray beard, donned in a blue and gray camouflage shirt and dark shorts, according to KTLA.
This individual was reportedly caught on camera as he moved the statue to the back of the store, subsequently placing it in a bag and exiting the premises. The public call for help was underlined with the museum offering a $500 reward for any information that could lead to the return of the Crypt Keeper. Anyone with knowledge of the whereabouts of the iconic figure is urged to contact the museum at [email protected] or reach out to the Burbank Police Department at 818-238-3000, as detailed by ABC7.
The community's role in reclaiming this treasured artifact could not be emphasized enough by the museum. As stated by ABC7, "The police are doing what they can, but I need the help of the horror community & our friends to get out the word," the museum stated on Instagram, signaling the interconnectedness of the horror aficionados and their combined strength in facing such grave occurrences. "I hope we get him back," they concluded, their sentiment reflecting the collective hope of an impassioned community bound by shared adoration for the genre's relics.
