12 squirrel monkeys stolen from a Louisiana zoo

[Sugar Cookie]

Twelve squirrel monkeys were stolen from a Louisiana zoo after it was broken into over the weekend, the facility said.

The monkeys were taken from Zoosiana in Broussard just before midnight Saturday, the zoo said Monday.


“Our facility was broken into shortly before midnight on Saturday, January 28th. The individual targeted facilities of smaller primates and specifically compromised the Squirrel Monkey exhibit,” Zoosiana wrote in a Facebook post.

Zoosiana didn’t share how many squirrel monkeys were in the exhibit before 12 were taken but noted that the remaining animals were checked by a veterinarian and animal care team and were in good health.

All other animals are accounted for and appear to have been undisturbed,” Zoosiana said, adding that the zoo was closed Sunday due to weather, not the theft.

Zoo officials said they’re working with local, state and federal agencies to try to locate the missing monkeys.

12 squirrel monkeys stolen from a Louisiana zoo

Twelve squirrel monkeys were stolen from a Louisiana zoo after the facility was broken into over the weekend, Zoosiana shared in a Facebook post.

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[DeeDee]

12 monkeys. Wonder who our real life Bruce Willis will be?

 

[cubby]

12 monkeys. Wonder who our real life Bruce Willis will be?

Grrrlllll, you read my mind!

 

[Busy Bee]

Seems like it would be difficult to catch them. I sure hope they are being cared for.

 

[Metalfan]

Alot of poop throwing going on.

 

[knockout]

Seem we have an alleged monkey thief, among other zoo shenanigans

Alleged Dallas Zoo monkey thief arrested while lurking in aquarium​

Davion Irvin, identified Tuesday as a person of interest in the primate theft, was spotted at the Dallas Aquarium lurking by its marine exhibits, the police department told The Post Friday.
The man suspected of stealing monkeys from the Dallas Zoo was arrested while casing out an aquarium — possibly to plan his next animal heist.
He has been charged with six counts of animal cruelty for kidnapping the small, white-bearded monkeys that were recovered earlier this week from their cages.

Alleged Dallas Zoo monkey thief arrested while lurking in aquarium

Davion Irvin was spotted at the Dallas Aquarium hanging around by its marine exhibits, the police department said.

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[cubby]

Um stealing aquatic animals would be a genuine movie quality heist.

'Abbott and Costello Go Fishing', a sure fire blockbuster.

He could have had a partner, it could happen!

 

[thuumpr]

Seem we have an alleged monkey thief, among other zoo shenanigans

Alleged Dallas Zoo monkey thief arrested while lurking in aquarium​

Davion Irvin, identified Tuesday as a person of interest in the primate theft, was spotted at the Dallas Aquarium lurking by its marine exhibits, the police department told The Post Friday.
The man suspected of stealing monkeys from the Dallas Zoo was arrested while casing out an aquarium — possibly to plan his next animal heist.
He has been charged with six counts of animal cruelty for kidnapping the small, white-bearded monkeys that were recovered earlier this week from their cages.

Alleged Dallas Zoo monkey thief arrested while lurking in aquarium

Davion Irvin was spotted at the Dallas Aquarium hanging around by its marine exhibits, the police department said.

nypost.com

Hmmm... He's eyeballing the piranhas... He could grab a handful...