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The University of Akron's kangaroo mascot Zippy.

(The Plain Dealer)

AKRON, Ohio -- Police are investigating after two University of Akron Zippy mascot costumes were reported missing. A University of Akron Police report says the kangaroo mascot costumes went missing May 12 between midnight and about 4 p.m. The report was taken Thursday.

Kristi Reese, manager of executive events at the University of Akron, reported the incident at James A. Rhodes Arena near Carroll and Spicer streets.

She noticed the two costumes were missing. Reese contacted all of the school year's student mascots, the report says.

The mascot costumes are worth about $2,500, according to the police report.

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