Crypt Caper: Cult Classic Horror Character's Statue Stolen

LOS ANGELES, CA — A museum in Los Angeles County was horrified to find that their statue of the Crypt Keeper, a famous character from "Tales from the Crypt," was stolen from under their noses this week.

According to the Mystic Museum, which is located on Magnolia Boulevard in Burbank, the Crypt Caper happened on Sunday. In an Instagram post, the museum called upon the horror community to aid in the search for the stolen statue.

"The police are doing what they can, but I need the help of the horror community & our friends to get the word out," museum management said in the post. "I hope we get our Crypt Keeper back soon, and I hope this deters others from messing with the horror community and small businesses!"

Security footage shared by the museum shows the alleged suspect, a bald man with a gray beard, moving the statue to the back of the museum before putting it inside a bag and leaving the premises.

Anyone who may have information about the Crypt Keeper's location was urged to contact the museum at management@themysticmuseum.com or the Burbank Police Department at 818-238-3000.