Paddington bear stolen from Newbury in Berkshire, now recovered - March 2025

[whole diary]

[stuving]

i recall many years ago that "a" two foot high cloth Paddington bear was removed from a flimsy plastic wrap around case on the course at Paddington station.

It turned out to be two students from one of the country's across the pond who had removed the bear.

Not sure if any one can actually recall when this "removal" occurred.

28th August 1992. I'd say you've done pretty well at remembering that, though as usual some of the facts have evolved a bit in storage. (Obviously I'm not relying on my memory for this!) From reports in several papers, the bear was three feet high, was in a glass dome (or case) and had been there for 25 (or 12) years, five youths were seen outside Paddington with Paddington and arrested, and two Canadians were charged with criminal damage next day.

[infoman]

Strange how time plays tricks with your memory,
I do recall it was Canadians although I didn't say on my original posting I was trying to be P.C.

Although i thought it was wrapped around in a flimsy plastic container

[TaplowGreen]

The stuffed dog at Slough station used to disappear occasionally if memory serves (not guilty I should add!!!)

[IndustryInsider]

The stuffed dog at Slough station used to disappear occasionally if memory serves (not guilty I should add!!!)

It looked like you'd need bio-hazard PPE^▸ (Personal Protective Equipment - safety wear) to handle that thing safely!

[grahame]

The stuffed dog at Slough station used to disappear occasionally if memory serves (not guilty I should add!!!)

It looked like you'd need bio-hazard PPE^▸ (Personal Protective Equipment - safety wear) to handle that thing safely!

We find that dogs need to pop outside for the call of nature occasionally (usually at 3 a.m.)