QUIRKY WORLD ... Manhunt after thief legs it with donated limb

USA: Los Angeles County authorities are investigating the theft of a human leg from a van belonging to an organ and tissue donation organisation.

The Los Angeles Times reports that the limb was stolen while staff members for the non-profit One Legacy organisation stopped for something to eat at a restaurant.

When they returned to their vehicle, the fridge containing the wrapped and chilled leg was gone. Coroner Mark Fajardo said in a letter to county supervisors that it is likely the thief did not know what was in there.