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Lizard Found In Aberdeen, Police Seek Owner
A reptile wandered away from home, and Aberdeen Police attempt to steer the creature back to safety.
ABERDEEN, MD — Police often issue lookouts for missing or unidentified persons. On Thursday, the Aberdeen Police Department put out word of a different kind of scenario: A lizard had been found.
Public works crews found the "lil fella" on Allendale around 11:30 a.m., Aberdeen police said.
He was taken to City Hall for safe keeping and will be there for a short time.
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The owner may claim the lizard until 5 p.m. on Thursday at City Hall, 60 North Parke Street, Aberdeen.
If the owner has not come forward, police said the lizard will go to Chadwell Animal Hospital, 3004 Emmorton Road, Abingdon.
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LOST LIZARD LOOKING FOR OWNER Today, around 11:30 am, members of DPW located this lost lizard, wandering alone... https://t.co/VrTgR384BI
— Aberdeen Police Dept (@AberdeenPDMD) May 18, 2017
Photo courtesy of Aberdeen Police.
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