The Cutest Art Heist - Melbourne’s Missing Dog Statue

Larry LaTrobe is a beloved Melbourne icon. Here’s the story of what happened to the city’s favourite dog (statue).
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[liventure]

The fact that someone stole a dog that was loved by many is just purely heartbreaking.

[rowancucanic]

Love these little insights into Melbourne. I've lived here all my life and I feel like there's still so many untapped gems to discover down each laneway

[PurplePinkRed]

Someone still has it in their garage for sure!

[aussietaipan]

The other thing about Larry, we don't have to pickup after him. Perfect dog.

[DamienWise]

Oh no, I had no idea Larry LaTrobe got stolen. Who on earth would do that?! :( Glad they made a replacement and he's more secure now. I recall him being in the City Square before they started building the Metro station there. Great to see he's developed a nice, shiny polish from all the pats from friendly people walking past. :)

[MorganPhillipsPage]

i want to thank you for making such original and creative content. I've lived in Melbourne for awhile, and never realised how interesting and cool it was until i came across your channel =]

[cyberking]

> artafical dog exists made out of hard metals
Humans: "who's a good BOI"

[CHARLE]

poor larry, how evil do you need to be to steal a statue of a dog. loved the video

[dianaonaquest]

I've just found your channel, and the videos are wonderfully crafted. I live in Europe and, chances are, will never see Melbourne, so this was a very sweet and welcome glimpse. I think more cities need pettable metal doggies. I'd pet one if I saw one and would feel a bit happier every time I'd see kids hanging around such a lovely animal.

[Jasonwolf]

Just want to say I've really enjoyed these videos. You have a similar feel to Tom Scott, but local to Melbourne, and it's always good to see people invested in their communities.

[tommy]

Love learning about Melbourne through your videos! Thank you!

[rowandaly]

I love your work man, it really adds magic to Melbourne life. Didn’t realise our city was so full of such wonders!

[edwardliquorish]

Great name for a dog. Lot's of kid's I grew up with were called Larry. Made it much easier when dinner was ready to eat.

[Emily-the_funny_guys]

Walked past there a million times and never noticed it. This is another reason I love your channel so much.

[thelocaltraveller]

I have dozens of photos of me as a kid on this dog!

[MATTHEW]

Good one Julian. Keep up the Adelaide and Melbourne local content.

[campbellmartin]

Always brightens my day when I get notified of your posts

[tinnamchoi]

This comment is unrelated to the video but I just wanted to say that I found this channel like 2 days ago and I've since thoroughly enjoyed every video. This channel is such a hidden gem!

[davidhinds]

Love the stories you do with Back Stories and interesting facts from the past and present, keep up the great work Julian,

[campbellspeelman]

That's such an interesting fact since I've thought when walking past that statue, "what if someone just stole that dog statue?". crazy to find out it was once stolen