Which McDonald’s character wore a striped outfit and was known for stealing hamburgers?

The Hamburglar was the McDonald’s character known for stealing hamburgers.

He was introduced as part of McDonaldland, McDonald’s fictional advertising world created to make the brand especially appealing to children. The character’s striped clothing and mischievous personality made him visually distinct from Ronald McDonald and the other mascots.

The Hamburglar changed substantially over the years. Early versions were older and more sinister-looking, while later campaigns portrayed him as a smaller, childlike prankster. Despite those changes, the hamburger-stealing concept remained his defining brand trait.

The character is often confused with Grimace because both belonged to McDonaldland. Their roles were different: the Hamburglar targeted hamburgers, while Grimace was originally associated with milkshakes.