Watch out Andrew Hammond, there's a new Hamburglar in town.

McDonald's revealed the latest incarnation of the iconic, burger-obsessed criminal on Wednesday to mostly negative reviews on social media.

The mascot is seemingly coming back to the company's advertising after a 13-year absence.

The classic animated version of the villain, with his chubby cheeks and snaggletooth, have been replaced by a slim, real-life edition.

The new Hamburglar has also traded in his famous black cape and wide-brimmed hat for a trendy trench coat, red sneakers and a smaller fedora.

Many people have taken to social media to crack jokes about the mascot's outfit change.

The rebrand comes after McDonald's saw its profits drop by 15 per cent last year, with sales tumbling in regions around the world.

The fast-food giant also gave Ronald McDonald a makeover last year, giving him his own Instagram account. McDonald's also introduced a new mascot named "Happy" last year, which was quickly labelled as terrifying on social media.