Dinosaur Statue Returns to San Joaquin County Sinclair Gas Station
A dinosaur statue, reported missing from a Sinclair Gas Station in San Joaquin County since early October, has been returned.

Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, November 9, 2026 —
A dinosaur statue that was reported missing from a Sinclair Gas Station located in San Joaquin County has been returned. The statue was initially reported as missing in early October.
The specific details surrounding the statue’s disappearance, including the exact date it went missing within early October, the circumstances of its removal, or the location from which it was recovered, were not provided in the available information. The identity of the individuals or entities responsible for its return also remains undisclosed.
The Sinclair Gas Station in San Joaquin County is known for its distinctive dinosaur mascots, a common feature for Sinclair stations across the country. The absence of the statue had been noted since the beginning of October.
Further information regarding the condition of the statue upon its return, any investigation into its disappearance, or the specific timeline of its recovery is not currently available. The return of the statue marks the end of its period of absence, which began earlier this fall.
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