06/12/2017

Investigation Launched After Pets Stolen From Shop In Co Antrim

Police have launched an investigation after a number of pets were reported stolen following a burglary at a shop in Co Antrim.

The incident happened at a pet shop in the Ladysmith Terrace area in Ballymena on Sunday, 03 December.

An African grey parrot, seven tortoises, two lizards and a tree python were taken.

A sum of money is also believed to have been stolen.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Reptiles can't survive for long without special care so please share. Call 101 and quote 213 04/12/17 if you know anything."

(CD/JP)

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