'Scooby Dooby Doo, where are you?' Thief dressed in cartoon dog costume loots shop: Internet responds with 'Mystery Machine' references

A strange theft incident has come to light from the US state of Alabama, which has created a stir on social media. According to the Tuscaloosa police department, a person broke into a shop in a full-body costume of 'Scooby-Doo'. This incident took place in Duncanville area, where a theft took place at the Quick Stop store located on Highway 82 at around 3:45 am on last Sunday.

The thief was wearing dog ears and a mask like the famous cartoon character Scooby-Doo. During the theft, he triggered the store's security alarm, which alerted the police. However, the thief fled before the police arrived. Tuscaloosa Police shared the information about this incident in a funny way on social media and asked for help from the public.

"Hey gang! We need your help solving a mystery.
This individual in a Scooby-Doo suit broke into the Quick Stop on Highway 82 in Duncanville. Officers responded to the store after the security alarm activated at 3:45 a.m. Sunday. The suspect took cash and coins, but no snacks. He appears to be a white male, around 5’9. Anyone who can help us unmask this villain may call 205-349-2121 or submit an anonymous tip on our app"- the Tuscaloosa Police Department wrote on social media.

People have responded to the post with funny references to the cartoon itself. When one person wrote, "Have you interviewed Fred, Daphne, Velma and Shaggy to see if they were waiting for Scooby in the Mystery Machine?", another person suggested to "lay out some Scooby snacks and stay really still and will then come to you!"