Which McDonaldland character was famous for stealing hamburgers?

The Hamburglar was the McDonaldland character famous for stealing hamburgers.

Introduced as part of McDonald's fictional advertising world, the Hamburglar was defined by his comic attempts to take hamburgers. His name made the joke immediately understandable, combining “hamburger” with the idea of a burglar.

The character's appearance changed over time. Early versions looked more menacing and elaborate, while the later version commonly recognized by audiences was a small, mischievous figure wearing a striped outfit and cape. These redesigns helped keep the character visually suitable for family advertising.

The Hamburglar is often confused with other McDonaldland residents. Grimace was originally associated with milkshake theft before his characterization softened, Mayor McCheese was a civic figure, and Birdie represented breakfast. Only the Hamburglar's defining role was hamburger stealing.