Which McDonald's advertising character was called the Hamburglar?

The Hamburglar was McDonald's advertising character associated with trying to steal hamburgers.

He became part of the McDonaldland cast during the late 1960s, when McDonald's built a colorful fictional world around Ronald McDonald. The character's name combined “hamburger” with “burglar,” making his comic role immediately understandable to audiences.

The Hamburglar's appearance changed over time. Early versions were more elaborate and somewhat sinister, while later redesigns gave him a smaller, younger, friendlier look. His striped clothing, cape, and repeated hamburger-related catchphrases made him visually distinct in television commercials and promotional materials.

The Hamburglar is often confused with Captain Crook, another McDonaldland villain. Captain Crook was associated with Filet-O-Fish sandwiches, whereas the Hamburglar's defining obsession was hamburgers.