A popular Dublin restaurant has appealed for help after their Christmas bear offering free hugs for over 15 years was stolen.
Staff at the vegan eatery on Wicklow Street were left shocked after the polar bear was stolen on Thursday at 9.30pm. The stuffed animal was nicked by a "hooded man", the restaurant said.
In a statement on Instagram, Cornucopia said: "Our Cornucopia polar bear was kidnapped yesterday at 9.30pm by a hooded man. He has been our resident Christmas bear for free hugs for 15+ years.
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"Reward for his safe return - no questions asked." The restaurant shared pictures of the beloved polar bear as well as a video of it being stolen.
In the footage, you can see a person wearing a hoodie run into the frame and grab the bear before taking off.
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