Two Australian men have been charged with being the “Big Bird Bandits.”
Tasman Binder, 22, and Cody Milne, 26, appeared in Adelaide Magistrates Court after allegedly engaging in the theft of a $160,000 Big Bird costume from the Sesame Street Circus Spectacular three months ago.
The costume in question was then returned a few days later with a note stuffed into the beak. The note apologized for being “such a big birden.”
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The note continued, “We had no idea what we were doing, or what our actions would cause. We were just having a rough time and were trying to cheer ourselves up. We had a great time with Mr Bird, he's a great guy and no harm came to our friend."
It was signed “The Big Bird Bandits.”
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The costume had been flown into Australia from New York for the show.
Binder and Milne have been charged with theft and unlawfully being on premises. They’ll appear in court in November.
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