Expensive Exotic Birds Stolen In New Haven: PD

NEW HAVEN, CT — Several high-priced exotic birds were reported stolen from the Worldwide Fish and Pet Store on Amity Road Tuesday.

A door the the shop was found pried open shortly before 3:30 a.m. by a newspaper delivery driver who reported it to police. Some feathers were found in the shop and the owner came down to the business.

"The owner looked around and realized several high-priced birds were gone – nearly fifteen thousand dollars in mainly Parrots, Conures and Cockatoos, said Officer David Hartman, police spokesman. "Among the missing is a Scarlet Macaw ($2,800.00), two Blue and Gold Macaws ($2,500.00 each), an African Grey ($2,500), a Severas Macaw ($1,400.00), two Grimson Belly Conures ($550.00 each) and an Orange Sun Conure ($349.00). He said several cages, some containing several Cockatoos were also stolen ($1,800.00)."

Detectives are searching for surveillance footage from area businesses and traffic cameras. It's possible a U-Haul truck was used in the theft.

Police are worried about the health of the birds which aren't tolerant to the cold Connecticut temperatures, especially when the mercury drops below 50 degrees.

Anyone with information about the theft is asked to contact police at 203-946-6304.

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