Missing: Large gorilla wearing yellow shorts. If seen, call police
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GLADSTONE, Ore. - Marty's missing.
He was last seen wearing sunglasses, bright polka dot yellow shorts and carrying a hot tub.
The thing is he's a 30-foot tall, 200 pound, blue inflatable gorilla.
Marty was stolen from the roof of Spas of Oregon where he stood large and in charge for four years and could be seen from Interstate 205. The owners of the store have filed a police report and hope investigators will get their gorilla back.
Half a dozen ropes tied the beast down and two 200-pound compressors that kept him inflated were also stolen.
So it was no easy task for the thieves to gorilla-nap Marty, especially because it's a 40-foot climb to the roof.
"This was definitely planned in advance," said owner John Harrison who is offering a $500 reward to get Marty back.
Harrison said it was a bit embarrassing to call police.
"We basically said we had an inflatable gorilla that had been stolen," he said. "We don't know what somebody's going to do with a 30-foot tall gorilla named Marty."
Marty is covered by insurance, which is a good thing because he costs about $5,000.
Anyone who has information on the whereabouts of Marty or has seen him is asked to call police.
Any updates?
Holy cow, how in the world do you still that thing w/o being noticed?!?! On the plus side, the 205 eyesore is now gone, lol.
The only thing is, what do you do with the gorilla? Â I mean if you put it in your backyard, your neighbors would see it!
Phooey! After reading the headline, I thought it would be a live one!
"Such a megillah over a gorilla." - 1960's TV star Magilla Gorilla
He wasn't stolen. Â He ran off to join the Blue Man Group.
I heard he had a beef with the One eye'd one horned flying purple people eater.
This area seems to attract people who specialize in the theft of very large items. It was just a few years ago that the huge American flag was stolen from the Harley dealership about a half mile away.
Someone went to a lot ot trouble to steal the gorilla. Now they have probably realized that they are in trouble for theft. They probably realize that if caught it is not a laughing matter. So they will probably destroy it to cover up their act. It might have taken some brains to plan it, and a lot of brawn to carry it off. But all in all not a good idea at all.
The owner is out the gorilla, and his insurance company will not be happy if they have to pay out the $$$.
They are lucky they did not fall and get injured.
Check local college frats -- like at Reed. Sounds like a beer-fueled frat thing
Sounds like some air heads needed some companionship. Judging by the size and weight of this blow up doll, these baboons are probably HUGE!! If it were me, I'd start looking for yellow shorts near the water on a warm day. He's most likely got an inflated eqo to go with those shorts. Then again, maybe SHE got tired of buying all those bananas for herself. Oops, look at the time!! I gotta blow this joint.
Maybe the Phoenix Suns "borrowed" it. The Suns' gorilla could use a day off.
Good Job Boneheads you stole a Big Blue Gorilla that if you brag or show it to anyone you'll be arrested. Now what are you going to do with it? Can't Sell it or show it. You will be caught, just wait!!!
@cpt.iceman  Don't worry someone will put it on Face book and then get arrested.
Sounds like an inside job to me..
The dumb is strong in this one.
5000 dollars! That seems highly inflated.
 @Lips hilarious, Mister Tally Man. Now bring 5,000 unmarked bananas to the corner of First and Main. No cops, or this will be a blow-out deal the likes of which no spa discounter has ever seen! Daylight come, blue gorilla no more. =P
 @badcat good kitty.... here's some warm milk....
Nice One Lips!! Thanks for the chuckle.
 @Lips Ha! :D)
Somebody wanted him and the air compressors for Halloween yard displays?
Hahahaha too funny
@Cory Hart sure cory if you think Grand-Theft as Funny.
Ain't no "Grand-Theft" in Oregon, just Theft in the First Degree!
@cpt.iceman I would refer you to ORS 164.043: Theft III (theft less than $100), Class C Misdemeanor, also commonly the charge applied to shoplifting. ORS 164.045: Theft II (theft more than $100 and less than $1000), Class A Misdemeanor. ORS 164.055: Theft I (theft in single or aggregate transaction of more than $1000. Class C Felony. ORS 164.057: Aggravated Theft I. Theft in single or aggregate transaction of more than $10,000. Class B Felony. The only reference to Grand Theft I can think of would be regarding an arrest warrant from California (or some other place) with a criminal allegation in their jurisdiction. The $750 threshhold you mention is unknown to me. Hope this helps. Â
@jpk Then why did I hear over the scanner that anything over $750.00 is considered Grand Theft? From Dispatch to Officer asking.
 @Cory Hart You have no "Hart" Cory
 @Cory Hart So it would be funny if i snuck onto your property and stole whatever passes for $5k in your house? noted.