Man Receives Letters From Lost Garden Gnome

Allen Snyder's 14-inch tall garden gnome disappeared from his backyard in the spring, and has since been sending him letters signed by "Gnomey".

Not only that, the garden gnome is apparently out of jail and now traveling the world.

The latest letter includes photos of the gnome in the company of Steelers fans attending the Pittsburgh Steelers football game. "You never took me to any games", the note says. The letter ended: "Have to go now. Boarding a plane. Now, finally, broadening my travels".

An earlier letter included a request for bail money and included what appeared to be booking photos of Gnomey and another of the gnome in the back seat of a police car.

Snyder has no idea who's pulling this prank but said his short list of suspects includes several gag-loving friends.

The plight of his gnome has gotten a lot of attention. Snyder says people are always asking if he's heard from Gnomey.

"I never thought it would go this far", he said.

The story has even caught the attention of officials at Travelocity, which uses a roaming gnome in the online travel agency's advertising.

Michelle Peluso, president and chief executive officer of Travelocity, also sent a letter to Snyder: "Hopefully your friend will find his way out of trouble and back to your front yard soon, although we can't help but admire his sense of adventure and love of travel".

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