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Batman-costumed man recovers stolen bag in Norwich chase

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 3:43 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Mason Chases Thief

Sonni Mason, 25, chased a thief in a Batman costume and recovered the bag.
The chase began on September 19 outside a bar on Queen Street, Norwich.
Friends dressed as Mr Fantastic, Poison Ivy and Cyclops pursued and called police.
A tip led them to a wall near Norwich Cathedral where suspect discarded the bag.
Mason’s grappling hook failed, so a friend boosted him to retrieve the bag from the wall.

Summary

Police Return Bag

Norfolk Police recovered a missing bag and returned it intact to its owner.
Officers were approached by a member of the public on Saturday, September 19, for help locating the bag.
Authorities said the incident ended without arrests and highlighted civilian-police cooperation.
Mason cited Batman’s protector ethos, urging bystander intervention.

History

Historical Context

On 29 September 1829 Sir Robert Peel, as Home Secretary, passed the Metropolitan Police Act, creating a civilian force of 895 constables covering a seven-mile radius around Charing Cross. The model, nicknamed “bobbies,” spread across Britain and set the template for modern forces such as Norfolk Police. Today volunteers like Sonni Mason echo Peel’s blend of professional officers and community tip-lines in Norwich.

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Mason Chases Thief

Sonni Mason, 25, chased a thief in a Batman costume and recovered the bag.
The chase began on September 19 outside a bar on Queen Street, Norwich.
Friends dressed as Mr Fantastic, Poison Ivy and Cyclops pursued and called police.
A tip led them to a wall near Norwich Cathedral where suspect discarded the bag.
Mason’s grappling hook failed, so a friend boosted him to retrieve the bag from the wall.

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