Alan Jackson Wax Museum Put on Hold After Figures Keep Getting Stolen
Downtown Newnan had a surprise in the works: an Alan Jackson Wax and History Museum. The plan was to quietly open the attraction this fall to celebrate Newnan’s own country music star.
But the surprise didn’t last. Before the announcement could even be made, the wax figures kept going missing. Staff say the figures of Alan were stolen multiple times, with only their clothes left behind.
City officials believe local lonely women may be sneaking them out. “They’re not taking the boots or the hats or the pants, just the Alan,” one volunteer said.
The Downtown Development Authority has now put the project on hold until they figure out how to keep the nude figures from disappearing.
“We wanted this to be a big reveal, like a little gift for Newnan,” one city council member admitted, “but the thefts ruined it. God only knows what those statues are going through right now.”
From the Newnan Police Department:
The Newnan Police Department is investigating a series of thefts involving wax figures intended for display at the upcoming Alan Jackson Wax & History Museum in Downtown Newnan.
Over the past several weeks, multiple wax figures of Mr. Jackson were removed from the museum’s storage location. In each instance, the clothing and accessories were left behind, and only the wax figure itself was taken.
At this time, there is no evidence of forced entry. Investigators are reviewing nearby security footage and collecting witness statements.
We are aware of speculation circulating in the community; however, we are treating this matter seriously as an ongoing property theft investigation. The Downtown Development Authority has paused the museum project until adequate security measures can be established.
The Newnan Police Department is asking anyone with information regarding these thefts to contact our office or submit a tip anonymously through our Crime Stoppers line.
We appreciate the public’s cooperation and will provide updates as the investigation continues. Y’all are weird.
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