An unusual theft occurred in the American city of Hatfield. Namely, at night, a cement statue of a green ogre known in pop culture, which according to the owner was an important element of the local culture, was missing.
A statue that pays homage to Dreamworks’ work of Shrek has gone missing . The mystery of this disappearance turns out to be many layers like an onion. According to information from the police in Hatfield, Massachusetts, a report was received about the disappearance of a cement statue of Shrek, the eponymous ogre from the animated series. The statue stood on Mountain Road and was considered an ‘iconic’ part of local folklore. The owner of the statue reportedly told police that while Shrek made of cement was only worth $500, it was “priceless” to him.
These things are not easy to move. There are drag marks, the culprits had a problem with that… The owner is devastated by [Shrek’s] disappearance and would love for him to come back.
– a police spokesman revealed in an interview with Boston.com .
Source: Hatfield Police Department/Facebook
Will we see a new Shrek ?
The world of Shrek is back in the headlines with the recent release of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish . This tale strongly influences the fearless tomcat’s character and suggests that he probably still keeps in touch with his old friends from Far Far Away. Although there is no reliable information about the fifth Shrek , fans definitely keep their hopes up for another green ogre movie.