**Rosebud, Illinois –** A catastrophic event at the sprawling estate of Charles Foster Kane has plunged Xanadu into a state of unprecedented chaos and ignited a frantic, multi-faceted investigation. Yesterday afternoon, a significant structural failure resulted in the complete destruction of what authorities are tentatively identifying as a child’s sled, widely believed to be the key to Kane’s lifelong obsession. The incident, witnessed by a small contingent of staff, has sent shockwaves through the estate and prompted a mobilization of law enforcement and private investigators.

Initial reports suggest the sled, a seemingly unremarkable wooden sled, was located within a hidden compartment in Kane’s private study. Witnesses describe a sudden, violent collapse of the wall concealing the compartment, sending debris and fragments of the sled scattering across the room. “It was… unsettling,” recounted Mr. Thompson, the estate’s head butler, visibly shaken. “One moment it was there, tucked away, and the next… gone. Just dust and splinters. It felt… wrong.”

Kane himself was reportedly in a state of profound distress at the time of the incident, though his current whereabouts remain unknown. He was last seen entering his study shortly before the collapse, reportedly muttering about “the past” and “a lost memory.” Rumors are circulating that the sled represents a crucial, and potentially painful, element of Kane’s childhood, a memory he has desperately sought to recapture.

Investigators are currently focusing on identifying the origin of the sled and determining the cause of the structural failure. Preliminary assessments point to potential tampering, though the precise method remains unclear. “We’re treating this as a serious matter,” stated Sheriff Brody, overseeing the investigation. “The security protocols at Xanadu are… extensive. To have something like this happen suggests a deliberate act, or at the very least, a significant breach of security.”

Adding to the mystery, Kane’s long-time associate, Mr. Bernstein, was overheard delivering a cryptic statement to a reporter earlier today. “The sled… it was more than just wood and ice,” he stated, his voice low. “It held something… essential. Something he believed held the key to everything.” The investigation is ongoing, and the world watches with bated breath, wondering what secrets the shattered remnants of Rosebud might reveal.