The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Thursday that a shipment carrying Jaromir Jagr bobbleheads has been stolen after arriving in California. The Jagr bobbleheads were slated to be handed out before Thursday’s game against the San Jose Sharks.
Instead, the team announced the bobbleheads would be available at a later date.
Just hours later, the Penguins’ social media team was already poking fun at the incident. On Thursday afternoon, the team posted a video on their X account in which Jagr was seen getting into a truck, strapping a Jagr bobblehead into the passenger seat, and beginning to search for the missing bobbleheads.
The Penguins previously revealed they’re working with the manufacturer and transportation companies, and they have alerted state and federal authorities. The authorities are currently attempting to locate the stolen goods.
“We were shocked to be a victim of cargo theft, and we are working closely with local and federal authorities on the investigation” Penguins president of business operations Kevin Acklin said in a statement. “While this unfortunate incident adds to the legend of Jaromir Jagr, who will be in attendance as our guest at tonight’s game, we look forward to resolving this theft and delivering the prized Jagr bobbleheads to their rightful homes, with our fans.”
All fans attending Thursday’s game will receive a voucher including a scannable barcode that will be required to pick up their bobblehead at a later date. Once the bobbleheads are located, fans who attended Thursday’s game will be able to pick them up.
Jagr is scheduled to be in attendance for Thursday’s game at PPG Paints Arena. The team retired Jagr’s No. 68 in a ceremony last month, and he is currently in town to participate in former teammate Mario Lemieux’s fantasy camp.
Jaromir Jagr, a former player for the Pittsburgh Penguins, has recently made headlines for his involvement in the search for stolen bobbleheads. The bobbleheads, which were set to be given out to fans at an upcoming event, were stolen from a storage facility last week.
Jagr, who played for the Penguins from 1990 to 2001, has been working closely with the team and local authorities to track down the stolen merchandise. In a statement released by the Penguins organization, Jagr expressed his disappointment over the theft and his determination to help recover the missing bobbleheads.
Fans who were looking forward to receiving the bobbleheads at the event have been provided with an alternate plan. The Penguins have announced that they will be offering fans a voucher for a free bobblehead at a future game, as well as a special meet and greet with Jagr himself.
“We are grateful for Jaromir’s assistance in this matter and are confident that we will be able to recover the stolen bobbleheads,” said Penguins CEO David Morehouse. “In the meantime, we want to make sure that our fans are taken care of and have something to look forward to at the next game.”
The Penguins have also increased security measures at their storage facilities to prevent future thefts. They are urging anyone with information about the stolen bobbleheads to come forward and help with the investigation.
Overall, Jagr’s involvement in the search for the stolen bobbleheads has brought attention to the issue and shown his dedication to the Penguins organization and its fans. With his help, the team is hopeful that the missing merchandise will be recovered soon and that fans will be able to enjoy their free bobbleheads at a future event.
