Penguins: Jaromír Jágr Bobbleheads Stolen Ahead of Sharks Game, Police Investigating

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that a shipment of Jaromír Jágr bobbleheads scheduled to be distributed to fans at Thursday night's game against the San Jose Sharks was stolen.

Penguins President of Business Operations Kevin Acklin commented on the unfortunate turn of events, telling the team's official website:

"We were shocked to be a victim of cargo theft, and we are working closely with local and federal authorities on the investigation. While this unfortunate incident adds to the legend of Jaromír Jágr, who will be in attendance as our guest at tonight's game, we look forward to resolving this theft and delivering the prized Jágr bobbleheads to their rightful homes, with our fans."

Although the bobbleheads will not be in hand on Thursday, the Penguins announced that fans in attendance for the game at PPG Paints Arena will be given a voucher that they can redeem for the bobblehead at a later date.

As part of the team's statement on the matter, the Penguins divulged that the shipment was stolen after arriving in California. The organization subsequently alerted state and federal authorities, who are investigating the matter.

Jágr, 52, is one of the greatest players in NHL history.

He spent 24 seasons in the NHL with nine different teams, appearing in 1,733 regular-season games and recording 766 goals and 1,155 assists for 1,921 points.

Jágr ranks fourth on the NHL's all-time list in games played and goals, and fifth in assists. He is also second in points behind only the legendary Wayne Gretzky.

The Czech star's best seasons came in Pittsburgh, as he was a nine-time All-Star, five-time Art Ross Trophy winner, two-time Stanley Cup champion and one-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner in 11 seasons with the Pens.

Last month, Jágr made his return to Pittsburgh to have his iconic No. 68 jersey number retired. He also participated in the pregame skate with the team, and several current Penguins donned wigs to replicate Jágr's trademark mullet.

Jágr became only the third Penguins player to have his number retired, joining Mario Lemieux and Michel Brière.

It was a full-circle moment for Jágr who didn't leave the Penguins on the best of terms when they traded him to the Washington Capitals in 2001.

Now, Jágr and the Penguins are back in each other's good graces, and the organization was preparing to celebrate him once again on Thursday night.

While Jágr will still be in attendance and showered with love from Penguins fans, they will do it without their bobbleheads in tow.