Who stole the Pumpkin Man? Fresno’s festive tradition gets a ghostly twist

FRESNO, Calif (FOX26) — A fun and long-time Halloween attraction in Fresno has been stolen.

Where is Pumpkin Man?

People of all ages would stop to take photos with him.

David and Julie Massaro, the owners of Pumpkin Man, said he was taken overnight.

Julie said they have a security camera and confirmed Pumpkin Man was there at 1:15 a.m., but for some reason the camera stopped working, and at 5 a.m. he was gone.

David’s father started the tradition when he was a young boy, and now, as a father himself, he has continued it.

This year, Pumpkin Man was dressed as a chef, and David’s little boy was also going to be a chef for Halloween, and the two chefs were going to take pictures together.

Julie says she is hopeful Pumpkin Man will be returned.