He Pittsburgh Penguins have launched an investigation after a shipment of dolls celebrating NHL great Jaromir Jagr was stolen in California.
Fans were supposed to receive the gift as part of a drawing during Thursday's game against the san jose sharks, but the Penguins informed them of the theft on social media, adding in a press release that the team became aware of the missing cargo when it did not receive a shipment on time.
Jaromir Jagr speaks during his jersey retirement ceremony before a game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Los Angeles Kings at PPG Paints Arena on February 18, 2024 in Pittsburgh. (Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images)
“We were shocked to be a victim of cargo theft and are working closely with local and federal authorities in the investigation,” said Penguins President of Business Operations Kevin Acklin.
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“While this unfortunate incident adds to the legend of Jaromir Jagr, who will be attending tonight's game as our guest, we look forward to resolving this theft and delivering Jagr's prized bobbleheads to their rightful homes with our fans.”
The Penguins said they contacted the manufacturer and shipping companies once they learned of the missing cargo, and alerted the “appropriate state and federal authorities who are currently working to locate the cargo.”
Jaromir Jagr skates during warmups after having his number retired and a banner raised to the rafters before a game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Los Angeles Kings at PPG Paints Arena on Feb. 18, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images)
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In addition to law enforcement, Jagr is apparently working to track down the bigheads.
Pittsburgh's social media team downplayed the robbery with a video of Jagr joining the search.
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Jagr, the The NHL's second all-time leading scorer, The Penguins retired his jersey number 68 on February 18. He plays on the team he owns in his native Czech Republic.
Pittsburgh Penguins fans hold signs of Jaromir Jagr during a game against the Los Angeles Kings at PPG Paints Arena on February 18, 2024 in Pittsburgh. (Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images)
Fans will receive a voucher to pick up the dolls at a later date, the team said Thursday.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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