The Great Ape Heist: Gary the Gorilla’s Bizarre Journey
Gary the Gorilla, a beloved 8ft fibreglass ornament, was stolen from Reynard Garden Centre in Carluke, South Lanarkshire, last March. The theft left the community in shock, and the garden centre’s owner, Andrew Scott, was devastated. However, in a surprising twist, part of Gary has been found - albeit in a rather unexpected condition.
Gary’s rear end was discovered in a layby on the A92 between Dundee and Arbroath.
The discovery was made by a team from road maintenance firm BEAR Scotland, who were left stunned by the unexpected find. As they were working on the road, they stumbled upon Gary’s rear end, which had been sawn off from the rest of the statue. The team was shocked to see the gorilla’s bum staring back at them, and it’s hard to blame them.
The question on everyone’s mind is: what happened to the rest of Gary? Andrew Scott, the garden centre’s owner, is determined to find out. He’s even gone so far as to buy Gorilla Glue in the hope that the rest of the statue will be found, and Gary can be reunited.
“I’ve just been to Tesco to buy some Gorilla Glue in the hope that we get the other half back - we can stick him back together.” - Andrew Scott
The theft of Gary the Gorilla has left a community in shock, and the discovery of his rear end has only added to the mystery. As the search for the rest of Gary continues, one can’t help but wonder what other surprises this bizarre case has in store.
A garden centre similar to the one where Gary was stolen from.
The incident has also raised questions about the security of garden centres and the measures they take to protect their property. As the investigation continues, it’s clear that this is a story that will continue to captivate and intrigue.
The road maintenance team that discovered Gary’s rear end.
In the meantime, the people of Carluke are left to ponder the fate of Gary the Gorilla. Will he be reunited with his front half, or will he remain a symbol of the bizarre and unexpected? Only time will tell.
A gorilla in its natural habitat, a far cry from Gary’s current predicament.
