The theft of exotic animals at Greenview Aviaries in Morpeth, which was announced by the Chatham-Kent Police Service on Wednesday, is Chatham-Kent Crime Stoppers’ ‘Crime of the Week’.
“Sometime overnight between October 2021 and November, 2021 unknown suspects forced their way into a building at Greenview Aviaries Park and Zoo on Talbot Trail in Morpeth,” Crime Stoppers officials said in a media release.
“Once inside the suspects removed a squirrel monkey, a lemur, several parrots and cockatoos. The value of the theft is over $25,000. Crime Stoppers is seeking information that can identify the persons responsible for this break, enter and theft.”
Crime Stoppers officials added: “If you know who is responsible call 1-800-222-8477 with your anonymous information. You could earn a cash reward.”
If you have any information regarding this or any other crime call Crime Stoppers at 519-351-8477, or 1-800-222-8477, or visit www.crime-stoppers.on.ca and email your tip.
“Crime Stoppers guarantees your anonymity, we never ask for your name or your phone number,” Crime Stoppers officials say.
“We pay cash for your tips.”
Const. Renee Cowell, public information officer with the Chatham-Kent Police Service, provided the following comments on Wednesday as well:
