Which fictional McDonaldland character is a hamburger thief?

The Hamburglar is the fictional McDonaldland character portrayed as a hamburger thief.

McDonald’s introduced McDonaldland characters in the early 1970s to create a fantasy setting for children’s advertising. The Hamburglar’s defining behavior was trying to steal hamburgers, especially McDonald’s signature burgers, while other characters played different roles in the fictional community.

The character originally had a more elaborate appearance and a different personality. Later redesigns made the Hamburglar shorter, younger-looking, and easier for children to recognize. His striped clothing and black mask became central visual features.

The Hamburglar is often confused with Captain Crook, another McDonaldland character associated with stealing food. Captain Crook was linked specifically with Filet-O-Fish sandwiches, while the Hamburglar’s recurring target was the hamburger.