Worthington high school statue missing

Worthington High School's Trojan statue is missing.

An incident report from the Worthington Police Department says the statue disappeared over the weekend. The statue was reported missing at 9 a.m. Saturday and was likely taken in the early morning hours.

The Daily Globe reports the school had no comment on the statue's disappearance.

The statue has been in countless photos with Worthington High School students and has been the subject of more than one prank over the years.

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The metal statue stands about 6 feet tall and normally stands by the front lobby of the high school. The statue has been part of the school decor for about 40 years.

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Information from: The Daily Globe

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