Elmo’s back! A rogue version of the lovable “Sesame Street” star has returned to hassling Times Square tourists.
The creepy character disappeared for several months after The News reported on his R-rated shakedowns last year.
But he was back in action recently outside of Planet Hollywood.
“Five dollars! Five dollars!” the dirty impostor shouted as he swiped at a tourist’s camera with his dirty red paw. “No five dollars, no picture of Elmo.”
“It’s a free country. Don’t touch me,” said Amanda Kelly-Knox, 36, as she angrily steered her baby stroller away.
“Ok, give Elmo two dollars. Two dollars for Elmo picture,” the character unsuccessfully counter-offered to the fleeing mom.
Full Story: Sick, touchy Elmo returns to Times Square, back to old antics as he scares parents and kids
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