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Where are all the Darth Vader thieves? We have to admit that we’re vaguely disappointed that so far, none of the giant blow-up Darth Vaders perched atop of Burger Kings across the country have been stolen. After the furor over the fast feeder’s missing inflatable SpongeBobs, we thought for sure that some sci-fi fans would filch a few Vaders, especially given the frenzy over the last Star Wars movie ever. Despite the dubious claim of one poster, to our knowledge there have been no robberies, although one guy dressed up as Darth did rob a movie theater. —Posted by Lisa van der Pool

May 26, 2005 | Permalink

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i figured you'd like to see that someone made off with one. :)

Author: MIKE KALIL Reformer Staff
Article ID: 2909794
Date: June 8, 2005
Publication: Brattleboro Reformer (VT)

BRATTLEBORO -- Police are trying to use the force to find Darth Vader.

Brattleboro Police are investigating a series of thefts over the weekend. Among the items stolen were a giant Darth Vader from atop Burger King and a bicycle from Rescue Inc. headquarters, both of which are on Canal Street.

It is unclear whether the incidents were connected. And police have not discovered the whereabouts of the sci-fi icon.

"I don't think they took Darth Vader away on the bike, but

Posted by: | Jun 25, 2005 11:28:20 AM

I heard of one being stolen on the east coast. Some people just can't get enough Darth.

Posted by: Italiana | Jul 22, 2005 6:05:14 PM

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