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Great Moments in Newpaper History: Willie Nelson's stolen mascot returned
 The mounted armadillo that was stolen from Willie Nelsons road crew after a Sept. 19 concert at the Capitol Theatre was returned unharmed Friday morning, the theater happily reported.The artists who play at the Capitol Theatre, we try to treat them like family, and no one messes with our family, Tom Bailey, the Capitols manager, said. Shortly before noon, someone (Bailey did not describe the person, but said it was not the suspected thief) walked up to the theater and handed a sealed box to the attendant working at the box office. Inside his signature blue-glitter hat still fixed to his leathery head was Ol Dillo. Everyone is relieved and delighted to be able to get the thing back to Mr. Nelson, Bailey said. He also said Nelson had decided not to press charges; fans had called for much worse. The armadillos abduction launched a nationwide dillo-hunt. Texas Roadhouse, a chain of barbecue restaurants, offered a $1,000 reward for information leading to the critters return. More than 1,500 fans posted condolences (and unprintable threats against the thief) on Nelsons Facebook page. The Port Chester [NY] Police Department opened an investigation. Ol Dillo had last been seen at his usual stage-side perch, standing atop a mixing console as crew members packed up equipment after the show. Footage from the Capitols security cameras showed a woman walking onto the stage, grabbing Dillo by his back and slipping away into the crowd. Bailey said he and his co-workers have identified the woman involved and have banned her from future performances at the Capitol. Posted by: Pappy 2013-09-29 |
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