INDIANAPOLIS -- A local restaurant says their beloved taxidermy fox has been returned, safe and sound.
The fox, named Winston, was stolen from the St. Elmo 1933 Lounge last Friday.
Surveillance video provided by St. Elmo Steak House shows two men walking out the door, one of them carrying Winston.
Our taxidermy fox, Winston, was stolen from our 1933 Lounge last Friday night.
We have surveillance video of the perpetrators and are offering a $250 gift card for information leading to the safe return of our beloved friend. pic.twitter.com/F9yYglC1IS
— St. Elmo Steak House (@stelmo) August 16, 2018
The restaurant posted a plea on their Twitter account Thursday, offering a $250 gift card for Winston's safe return.
We were able to get a couple still shots to help assist in identification of the foxnappers. pic.twitter.com/V8bv3Q2oyA
— St. Elmo Steak House (@stelmo) August 16, 2018
We are actively evaluating all tactics to assist in Winston's safe return. pic.twitter.com/nSAAg0NDjP
— St. Elmo Steak House (@stelmo) August 16, 2018
An update Thursday evening on St. Elmo's Twitter said that Winston rolled up in the back of an Uber around 8 p.m., alone but safe.
UPDATE: Winston was returned at 8pm! He arrived in an Uber, solo! We appreciate everyone sharing this post and helping bring Winston home!! pic.twitter.com/ajrwHvkBRP
— St. Elmo Steak House (@stelmo) August 17, 2018
Returned from his travels safe and sound! pic.twitter.com/sNlCVPfSx9
— St. Elmo Steak House (@stelmo) August 17, 2018
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