CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Two Oregon men have been cited on theft charges after an ESPN Lee Corso Game Day mascot head was reported stolen at the annual “Civil War” game between Oregon and Oregon State last weekend.
Oregon State Police said Monday that 26-year-old August Cuneo of Eugene and 25-year-old Alexander Westerberg of Harrisburg were cited Monday afternoon.
Troopers said the two men reportedly had attended the University of Oregon.
An Oregon State University employee found the prop Monday near his home in Harrisburg, nearly 30 miles from the Oregon State campus in Corvallis.
ESPN employees clearing the Game Day set noted the prop — valued at $5,000 — was missing Saturday from a large container box.
Arrangements were being made to return the property to ESPN.
