Chan, 59, whose career has spanned 40 years, first left imprints in the theatre forecourt in 1997, reported BBC online.
But the cement slab featuring Chan's prints has since disappeared.
"Twelve years ago I did the handprint, but somebody stole it. That's the second time. I really want to thank you," said Chan.
However, representatives at the newly named TCL Chinese Theatre, previously known as Grauman's Chinese Theatre, said they did not know when the prints vanished but were sure that the slab was not stolen.
"My first time in the Chinese Theatre, I walked on the red carpet... And I saw so many stars doing the interviews. And at that time I had nothing to do, standing there looking around.
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