Creepy-looking giant Halloween puppet reunited with owner after ending up at police station
A giant Halloween puppet named 'Bobby Strings' was reunited with its owner after being found at a Massachusetts police station. The puppet, which had been discarded, sparked a flurry of comments on social media, with many users expressing their fear of its appearance. The owner, Billy Dalton, was on vacation when the puppet was discovered and has vowed to keep it permanently after its unexpected journey.
- ▪The puppet was thrown away by its owner, Billy Dalton, before ending up at the police station.
- ▪The police department posted about the puppet on Facebook, leading to over 200 comments from concerned citizens.
- ▪Dalton received the puppet as a gift from his father and now considers it a local celebrity.
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US News Creepy-looking giant Halloween puppet reunited with owner after ending up at police station By Angela Barbuti Published May 30, 2026, 3:08 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A creepy-looking giant Halloween puppet that was tossed in the trash and somehow wound up Massachusetts police station has been reunited with its owner — who is now vowing to keep it forever. The giant smiling redheaded animatronic doll named “Bobby Strings” randomly appeared at the Stoneham Police Department, prompting a concerned Facebook post. This Spirit Halloween decoration, dubbed “Bobby Strings,” mysteriously showed up at Massachusetts police station.
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