The Oakland County Sheriff's Office says Ram's claim that its mechanical bull was stolen in Pontiac earlier this month was false.

The Roadkill Nights event in Michigan brings drag racers, fans, and cars from all over the country, but this year’s event also created a good deal of friction between Ram and local law enforcement. Earlier this week,

Earlier this summer, Ram stuck a giant silver Ram’s head on a mechanical bull and covered its body with a V8-print saddle to promote the return of Hemi V8 power to its truck lineup. Called Bucking Hemi, the beast made its debut in June at the Michigan International Speedway to tie in with Ram’s return to NASCAR.