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Theft Puts Crimp in Kracker the Clown's Act

April 25, 2011 - Lewiston — A "weight loss machine" that dazzles circus audiences has disappeared from the back of a clown's truck, and police are investigating the theft of the 400-pound prop.

The Sun Journal of Lewiston says the Kora Clowns Weight Loss Machine vanished Thursday from the back of Kracker the clown's truck.

Police and the Shriners, who sponsor the circus that's in Lewiston, are hoping the bozos who stole the box will return it.

In the circus, lights flash and confetti and smoke pour from the machine after Kracker steps inside. A few minutes later a smaller Kracker steps out.

Shriner Michael Morin says it's not a high-value item, but it means a lot to his group and to children.


Associated Press, Portland Press Herald, April 2011


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