One of the Minion figures from a large promotional installation outside Carney’s Train in West Hollywood has gone missing. The statue known as "Todd" was reportedly snatched off a Sunset Boulevard railing in broad daylight after the installation—named Irene—was set up on June 18 by Monster City Studios. The display featured 18+ Minions and an 80-foot slime monster; staff and local authorities are seeking tips about Todd’s whereabouts.
Brazen Daylight Heist: Minion 'Todd' Stolen From Carney’s Train on Sunset Boulevard
The creation named Irene was installed at the Carney's Train on June 18.
A beloved Minion statue known as "Todd" was stolen in a brazen daylight theft from Carney’s Train Restaurant on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, employees say.
The crook arrived in a car to steal Minion Todd installed at the Carney’s Train. Pedro Colo for CA Post
The display—an advertising installation nicknamed Irene—was installed on June 18 by Monster City Studios to promote the animated film Minions and Monsters. The elaborate build included more than 18 Minion figures and an 80-foot-long slime monster draped over the roof of the 1920s passenger coach. Studio representatives said the installation was heavy and required a support structure to protect the century-old train.
The Minion Todd statue was stolen. Pedro Colo for CA Post
According to The WeHo Times, a person drove up in broad daylight, removed the Minion statue known as Todd from the restaurant’s railing and drove off. Employees say the posted security guard was left stunned by how quickly the theft occurred.
The installation was created to promote the studio’s new Minion’s movie. Pedro Colo for CA Post
Local staff and authorities are asking anyone with information or tips about Todd’s whereabouts to come forward. No public reports of arrests have been released.
Over the July 4 holiday weekend, the newest Minions film is expected smash records and draw massive crowds.Pedro Colo for CA Post
Context: The seventh film in the Despicable Me franchise, Minions and Monsters, opened nationwide on July 1. The movie introduces two new Minions, James and Henry, and follows a misfit tribe of Minions as they crash a film set and rise to silent-film stardom. Carney’s Train, a Sunset Strip landmark, continues to attract visitors with its classic burgers and chili cheese fries—part of the venue’s rock ’n’ roll heritage.
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