The article highlights the theft of two animatronic dinosaurs, Rexy and Yoshi, from the car of a small business owner in the UK. Tom Pruen, owner of Raptors World, expressed his distress over the incident, which occurred at a hotel car park where the van was parked overnight. The theft not only caused financial loss but also disrupted scheduled events. Pruen shared hope for the return of the dinosaurs, emphasizing their uniqueness, which could deter resale. This incident underscores challenges faced by small businesses and the risks of theft in event industries.
A family business has been left in a whirlwind of nightmares after two interactive animatronic dinosaurs, Rexy and Yoshi, were stolen from a car park. Tom Pruen, who owns Bristol-based company Raptors World, described the theft: 'It's just been a whirlwind of nightmares, to be honest... We're still hopeful that all that stuff will get dumped.' The incident occurred when the van containing the dinosaurs was stolen overnight at a hotel in Essex before their scheduled event.
The dinosaurs have a significant monetary value, costing between 5,000 and 10,000 each, raising concerns for Pruen regarding the impact on his business and future events.
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