Tempe bar offering reward after man steals elk head

A Tempe bar is offering a reward after a man stole an elk head from inside the local business.

The man appeared to park his bike outside the patio exit of Night Owl Pizza and Drinks and then check out before venturing to the elk head on the wall.

🚨 A man walked into Night Owl Pizza and Drinks in Tempe, ordered two drinks, staged his bike at the patio exit, and rode off with the elk head that has hung on the wall since opening day.😱

Staff have the footage but no name. The system kept only the credit card number. He checked out, slipped out a door near the bathrooms, and disappeared into the night with the mount.

Night Owl sits near Arizona State University. One theory is a fraternity-house dare, but nothing is confirmed. The elk is gone, and the owners want it back.

They are offering a $250 gift card, Night Owl merch, and serious staff love for whoever helps catch this guy.

Come on X! Let’s help them get the justice they deserve!

@NightOwl_az

#TheHopeFiles #TempeAZ #ASU

— Crystal Hope (@CrystalHope1979) October 3, 2026

Based on the video, he lifted the elk head off the wall, snuck out the patio exit and rode off on his bike.

The elk head has been up on the wall since Night Owl, which is located on the corner of Almeda Drive and Mill Avenue, opened.

The bar is offering a $250 gift card and Night Owl merch to anyone who helps catch the man.

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