Cookie Monster caught speeding in Dortmund, Germany
Cookie Monster got in trouble recently, not for stealing from the cookie jar, but for speeding while driving in Germany.
The Sesame Street character, well-known for his obsession with cookies, is wanted by police in Germany after driving 60mph (~96.7km/h) in a 50 zone (80km/h).
According to The Mirror, German authorities believe the speeding incident was done on purpose. Police say a prankster dressed up as the iconic character and deliberately sped past a traffic camera on a highway in the city of Dortmund.
They also said the stunt was short-sighted.
“The fun of wearing a mask from the Muppet Show can quickly turn serious,” said the police spokesperson.
“It won’t help the relatives of a person who has been killed if the person who did it tearfully regrets their mask fun in court.”
Not only was speeding dangerous, but wearing a suit that obscures vision makes it doubly so.
Police identified vehicle owner
The owner of the offending vehicle, an Audi hatchback, was identified by German authorities as a 57-year-old man from Hagen, located slightly south of Dortmund.
However, it is unclear if he was the driver, reported The Sun.
In either case, the driver faces a fine of €40 (S$57) for speeding and an additional €60 (S$86) for wearing a mask while driving.
German police are still searching for the driver.
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Featured image adapted from The Mirror.Â
