Darth Vader’s Original ‘Star Wars’ Helmet Stolen
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Darth Vader — or his head, reasonably — was taken away by the darkish aspect but once more, however cops stepped in to save lots of the day … TMZ has discovered. No Jedis required.
Regulation enforcement sources inform us … 38-year-old Frank Hebert was arrested Monday evening after he allegedly broke into the Dangerous Robotic Productions constructing in Santa Monica and made off with ‘Star Wars’ film memorabilia … together with Darth’s helmet.
We’re informed cops responded to the scene and have been informed by safety personnel that Hebert had been captured on surveillance video illegally coming into the constructing by the rooftop, and casually walked out with a procuring cart stuffed with stuff.
Our sources say cops rapidly discovered a man pushing a cart down the road not too far-off, which we’re informed was stuffed with ‘Star Wars’ stuff — as in, authentic props used within the precise motion pictures.
Cops say beneath a mountain of ‘Star Wars’ pillows, there have been 2 helmets … Darth’s iconic black one and a Storm Trooper one too. They arrested him, and Hebert was booked for felony non-residential housebreaking. He posed for this mug shot heading in.
As for the helmets — our sources inform us all objects have been safely returned to their rightful house owners — and the galaxy was set in concord as soon as extra. The Finish.
