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Chicago’s Art Institute lion’s face masks stolen

By Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
By Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

The lion that guards Chicago’s Art Institute used to have a face mask as a symbol of protection from the COVID-19 pandemic.

But less than 24 hours after the sculpture had the mask put on the lion’s face, it was stolen.

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A security guard saw two men get out of a car around 10:55 p.m. Thursday, climb the statue and swipe the mask, cutting it from the lion. The men then drove off, police told WMAQ.

Friday, it became mandatory for people in Illinois to wear masks when they’re in public, WFLD reported.

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Masks Placed On Chicago Landmarks Before New Law Mandating Face Coverings Takes Effect A lion sculpture in front of the Art Institute wears a mask with a depiction of the Chicago flag on April 30, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. On May 1, the state of Illinois will begin requiring everyone to wear a face mask in public when social distancing is not possible to prevent the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

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