In a peculiar turn of events in Henderson, Kentucky, local law enforcement is on the hunt for a rather distinctive lawn ornament that has gone missing. The item in question is a striking sculpture of a skeleton astride a rooster, which was taken from a homeowner’s yard during the early hours of Sunday morning, between midnight and 7 a.m.
Police Playful in Their Pursuit
The Henderson Police Department has taken to social media to spread the word about this unusual theft, injecting a dose of humor into the situation. They referenced a popular scene from the Minecraft Movie, playfully noting, “We know the Minecraft Movie trailer has everyone obsessed with Chicken Jockeys, but taking someone else’s lawn decorations to recreate it in real life is NOT the play!”
In a lighthearted reminder, the police emphasized that while the sculpture may resemble a live-action version of a Minecraft character, stealing yard decorations is a serious offense, not merely a quest in a video game. They urged the individual who “spawned in” and absconded with the whimsical piece near Stonegate Drive to return it “to their rightful roost.”
Residents with any information regarding the whereabouts of the sculpture are encouraged to reach out to the Henderson Police Department. As the department humorously noted, “Let’s get this skeleton jockey back home before Spooky Season officially kicks off.”
(Henderson Police Department)
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