Giant Robot Rampage Fear Grips City

Clipping from New York Times forwarded to Mr Oolon Sputnik by Professor Alfonso Avalanche:


Giant Robot Rampage Fear Grips City

The streets of New York City stand deserted today as sightings of a giant mechanical man have led the mayor to enforce a city-wide evacuation.

The call was made yesterday evening by the NYC police department responding to reports of citizens leaping from the top of the Empire State Building. However, before the police could intervene, the “Giant Robot” and the several gentlemen accompanying it made their escape into the city’s subway system.

Although only minor damage was caused to the sidewalk and roadway, the matter of large creatures within city limits is taken very seriously in NYC after the passing of the Kong Act nearly a decade ago.

The following four gentlemen are sought in connection with the incident and are alleged to have secretly smuggled the automata into the city inside the ornate crate visible in the background of this picture.

Citizens are warned not to approach these gentlemen as they are believed to be dangerous and possibly deranged. Any sightings are to be reported directly to the police.