Crime & Safety
Chicago Police Find Teddy Bear Stolen During Downtown Teen Takeover
Truffles was found after about an hour, the spokesperson said, and returned to his shop.
Updated on: April 7, 2026
A teddy bear stolen during the downtown Chicago teen takeover on Friday was found thanks to some help from the Chicago police.
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A spokesperson from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory said around 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Loop, a group of teenagers went into the company's new store at 3. N. State Street in Chicago, and grabbed Truffles the Teddy Bear from the front window. Then they ran off.
The spokesperson said they got away on the CTA Red Line, but Chicago police were able to track them to the 35th Street Station, where they used a helicopter to help find the huge missing teddy bear.
