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Thief Takes 50 Animals From Florida Pet Store

The animals stolen were valued at about $60K in total.

Published

5 years ago

November 3, 2020

PETS+ Staff

Fifty birds and two monkeys were stolen from a pet store in Kissimmee, FL.

The theft took place Thursday at HSL Animal Paradise, the Orlando Sentinel reports. Police continue to investigate.

The animals taken were valued at about $60,000 in total.

A lone suspect was seen in security footage, according to the Sentinel.

The suspect reportedly made a hole in the back wall and came in, then unplugged security cameras.

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