Have you seen this 10-foot-long steel crocodile sculpture?

A 10-foot-long crocodile sculpture made by artist Dale Lewis.
A 10-foot-long crocodile sculpture made by artist Dale Lewis has gone missing in St. Cloud.
Courtesy of Dale Lewis

A 10-foot-long crocodile sculpture has gone missing in St. Cloud, and its creator is offering a reward for information on who stole it.

Minnesota artist Dale Lewis said the statue has been on display in St. Cloud for the past year. But he discovered it was missing when he went to bring it home last week. Now Lewis says he'll pay $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who stole his project.

The sculpture is made from salvaged electrical enclosures, Lewis said in a statement. He cut the corners off for "gator bumps" and used the rest of the enclosures to cover the body. Lewis used butter knives for the teeth, made the eyes from glass and the eyelids from teaspoons.

A 10-foot-long crocodile sculpture made by artist Dale Lewis
Dale Lewis says he'll pay $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who stole his project.
Courtesy of Dale Lewis

The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that Lewis' creation is made of stainless steel and weighs about 160 pounds. Lewis said it is valued at $6,500.

St. Cloud police are reviewing surveillance video with hopes of finding the croc snatchers.

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