This undated publicity image released by Marvel shows Robert Downey Jr., as Tony Stark/Iron Man, in a scene from “Marvel’s Iron Man 3.” “Marvel’s Iron Man 3” was one of several upcoming films to receive spotlight treatment with an ad that aired during Super Bowl XLVII on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013. AP/Marvel, Zade Rosenthal
Call in The Avengers – someone has stolen Iron Man’s suit.
Los Angeles police said the gold and red suit was worn by Robert Downey Jr. in the original 2008 superhero smash hit was reported missing on Tuesday from a storage facility.
Officer Christopher No told AFP the owners of the warehouse believe the iconic costume, valued at $325,000, vanished between February and April 25 from the prop storage warehouse in Pacoima, located north of downtown Los Angeles.
No said the “unusual” theft was considered high priority, and detectives so far had no leads in the case. /kga
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