A POPULAR Star Wars character has been returned home to a cinema after being stolen a month ago.

The Yoda figure at the Movie Starr Cinema in Canvey was stolen by a masked man on Friday, February 4.

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The life-sized figure, which usually sits next to R2-D2 and Darth Vader, was “anonymously” given back to the owner on Friday, March 4.

Shane Parkin, owner of Movie Starr Cinema, was overjoyed to have Yoda back.

Echo: Back he is - Shane Parkin with the returned Yoda.Back he is - Shane Parkin with the returned Yoda.

He said: “Our customers are so happy that we have him back and he will be back on display in the cinema very soon for everyone to enjoy again.

“I had been going around still asking if anyone knew his whereabouts and last week had him anonymously given back.

“We thank everyone for the support from on social media and the press.

“It proves that the force is with us and that through support and love for Movie Starr our Jedi has returned.”