Where's Wally? The hunt for Wally the Green Monster
Wally the Green Monster and Paula Abdul in June 2012. (Globe photo)
by Adrienne Lavidor-Berman on Jul 27, 2012 at 3:13 PM
Boston police: Wally the Green Monster theft appears to have been misunderstanding
The costume of the Red Sox mascot, Wally the Green Monster, was recovered after a brief search this afternoon, and Boston police said that what they originally described as a theft appeared to have been a misunderstanding.
“No arrests. Happy ending,” said Boston police spokeswoman Cheryl Fiandaca. >> Full story
See how it all unfolded by following the updates below. They are in chronological order.
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Wally the Green Monster has been stolen from Fenway Park. Boston PD and Transit PD looking. (This is a real tweet)by AlertNewEngland via twitter 7/27/2012 7:19:39 PM -
Person who stole Wally costume is believed to be wearing it, thief fled up Ipswich St approx 20 minutes ago.by AlertNewEngland via twitter 7/27/2012 7:19:45 PM
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Please, please let there be video of Wally in a short foot chase soon, followed by police tackling him.by AlertNewEngland via twitter 7/27/2012 7:19:53 PM
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Wally the Green Monster has been stolen from Fenway, Boston police have confirmed. Officers searching for the mascot now. Details to come.by Maria Cramer via twitter 7/27/2012 7:20:24 PM -
Police believe the thief is wearing the costume. Inside job? Prank? Frustrated Sox fan? Whatever the motive, this can only end badly.by Maria Cramer via twitter 7/27/2012 7:20:25 PM
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Call for the theft came in at 2:22. Fenway security officer reported the theft. The thief was last seen at Boylston and Dartmouth.by Maria Cramer via twitter 7/27/2012 7:20:28 PM
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If somebody steals the "Sweet Caroline" CD they'll really be onto somethingby Pete Abraham via twitter 7/27/2012 7:26:21 PM -
Now being told, and really, this is no joke, that there is a backup Wally costume. Thank goodnessby Pete Abraham via twitter 7/27/2012 7:26:22 PM
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So, and no kidding, the guy who stole the Wally suit was wearing it. You can't make this stuff up.by Pete Abraham via twitter 7/27/2012 7:26:28 PM
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Let's gather up a reward for the Wally costume. I'm in for 6 cents.by Pete Abraham via twitter 7/27/2012 7:26:31 PM
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Missing: Wally the Green Monster, If seen please call Boston Policeby Boston Police Dept. via twitter 7/27/2012 7:28:30 PM -
@BostonDotCom @globemetro too bad it wasn't Beckett.by LuLuCornbread via twitter 7/27/2012 7:29:27 PM -
#whereswally red sox actually traded him for peanuts because they had a younger mascot who has great potential. Wait, he just got injured.by Nebkreb via twitter 7/27/2012 7:33:31 PM -
Biggest robbery in Boston since Stewart Gardner. #WheresWally #WhoStoleWallyby Garrett Quinn via twitter 7/27/2012 7:34:24 PM -
I would suggest BPD look for Wally in Foxboro where the rest of the Red Sox fans are. #whereswallyby Will_Richmond via twitter 7/27/2012 7:40:56 PM -
BPD saying costume was taken by an employee not authorized to have it. The search continues. #whereswally #Patchby Boston1Patch via twitter 7/27/2012 7:41:08 PM -
@BostonDotCom Hope this helps! #WheresWally t.co
by thegreatjustin via twitter 7/27/2012 7:42:26 PM -
Update: Wally the Green Monster has been found.by Boston Police Dept. via twitter 7/27/2012 7:52:53 PM
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BPD: "an employee took the costume and neglected to inform the proper supervisor. There is no one under arrest and #Wally is safe"by RyanSchulteis via twitter 7/27/2012 8:09:01 PM -
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Sox say an employee took the Wally costume and "decided to spread some cheer around Boston."by FOX 25 News Boston via twitter 7/27/2012 8:18:28 PM
