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Stolen Butter Cow mascot for Michigan State Fair returned to family on Detroit’s west side

Officials say Margie is now safe back home with her family

DETROIT – The Butter Cow mascot for the Michigan State Fair, stolen from a family’s front yard by two men on Detroit’s west side, has been returned.

Officials say Margie is now safe back home with her family.

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Security video showed Margie being dragged out of her yard on Sunday (July 14) at 2:42 p.m. in the 7278 block of Longacre Street when one of the men grabbed her by the collar and dragged her away from the residence.

The dog’s owner, Kat Delph, was extra concerned because Margie needed daily medication.

Oddly enough, officials say someone called the owner, saying they have been caring for Margie for the past few days.

Local 4 was told that the man called once he realized she was a missing dog and even declined the $2,000 reward.


About the Authors

Brandon Carr is a digital content producer for ClickOnDetroit and has been with WDIV Local 4 since November 2021. Brandon is the 2015 Solomon Kinloch Humanitarian award recipient for Community Service.

Victor Williams joined Local 4 News in October of 2019 after working for WOIO in Cleveland, OH, WLOX News in Biloxi, MS, and WBBJ in Jackson, TN. Victor developed a love for journalism after realizing he was a great speaker and writer at an early age.

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