Key takeaways:
- The Dallas Police Department has arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with the theft of two emperor tamarin monkeys from the Dallas Zoo.
- The suspect, Davion Irvin, has been charged with six counts of animal cruelty-non-livestock.
- The incident is the latest in a string of animal thefts and deaths at the zoo, prompting the zoo to increase security measures.
The Dallas Police Department has arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with the suspected theft of two emperor tamarin monkeys from the Dallas Zoo. The monkeys, named Bella and Finn, were found unharmed in an abandoned home the day after they went missing on January 30.
The arrest follows a series of suspicious incidents at the zoo in recent weeks. Police identified the suspect, Davion Irvin, after a preliminary investigation and help from the public. He has been charged with six counts of animal cruelty-non-livestock.
The Dallas Zoo expressed relief and joy at the safe return of the monkeys. In a statement, the zoo said, “Emperor tamarin monkeys, Bella and Finn, were so happy to snuggle into their nest sack here at the Zoo last night! Our vet and animal care teams have said, […]”
The incident is the latest in a string of animal thefts and deaths at the zoo. In December, a red kangaroo was found dead in its enclosure, and in January, a wallaby was found dead in its enclosure. The zoo has increased security measures in response to the incidents.
The Dallas Police Department has not released any further information about the suspect or the investigation. The public is encouraged to contact the police with any information related to the case.
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