Tourist steals cowbell in search of a souvenir

German police say a Dutch tourist was just a little too eager to get his hands on a real Alpine cowbell.

Police in southern Bavaria said Monday the 30-year-old stole the bell and collar — worth about €200 ($290) — off the neck of a cow in a farmer's field southwest of Munich.

A passer-by witnessed the theft Friday and detained the tourist until police could get to the scene.

Police say the tourist, whose name was not released, says he was just looking for a souvenir.

He's been released after posting a €500 bond.