Which McDonald's character was a burglar whose costume used black-and-white stripes?

The Hamburglar was the McDonald's character portrayed as a burglar whose costume used black-and-white stripes.

The character became part of McDonaldland advertising as a mischievous figure obsessed with hamburgers. His striped clothing, mask, and cape-like styling visually communicated the burglar theme, while his name tied the character specifically to McDonald's signature food.

The Hamburglar's appearance changed over time. Early versions were more sinister and complicated, but McDonald's later redesigned him as a smaller, more child-friendly character. That evolution can cause confusion when viewers compare images from different decades.

The Hamburglar was one member of a larger branded cast that included Ronald McDonald, Grimace, Birdie, and Mayor McCheese. Unlike a corporate logo, he helped create recurring stories and comic conflict in McDonald's family advertising.