Camden Cheesesteak Shop Offers Cash Reward as Search Continues for Stolen Walrus Bone

A rare walrus bone stolen from a longtime cheesesteak restaurant in Camden, New Jersey, has garnered attention from locals and news outlets. Donkey’s Place, a Camden restaurant serving cheesesteaks for over 80 years, is offering a cash reward for the unusual item.

Several mammals, including walruses, have baculums, the missing bone. A guest took the bone at the end of December, according to restaurant owner Rob Lucas Jr. No one has found the item, prompting the restaurant to raise awareness and ask for help.

“This is not just a quirky item for us,” Lucas said. This has been part of our restaurant for years, and we want our bone back.” Donkey’s Place is offering $500 for the safe return of the baculum. Lucas said the reward promotes honesty and ensures the bone is returned safely.

Many locals and social media users have followed the search. The theft has been reported to Camden police, but no suspects or leads have been found. Local police continue to investigate the theft, while the restaurant hopes the reward will help recover the item.

This theft illustrates the community’s loyalty to local businesses and how oddities can make items valuable or significant. Although a walrus baculum may seem obscure, it symbolizes Donkey’s Place’s long history and unique character.

For now, the restaurant hopes. Lucas advises anyone who saw the stolen item to return it safely, saying no questions will be asked if it’s in excellent shape.

As this hunt continues, the example reminds us that even unexpected artifacts can have personal and historical worth for local businesses and communities.

Sources:
Official statements from Donkey’s Place, Camden Police Department