Animal Control Still Uncertain If Tewksbury Monkey Is A Hoax

TEWKSBURY, MA — Animal control officers are still investigating the reported loose monkey in Tewksbury, according to Billerica Animal Control officer Christine Gualtieri.

Billerica Animal Control serves both Tewksbury and Billerica.

The monkey was first reported in May, in the Michael Street area. Police and animal control officers looked for the monkey but found no signs of it.

"Since May we've had a few alleged sightings from different people who's descriptions of the animal are very similar," Gualtieri said.

The most recent reported sighting was Friday evening, but Gualtieri and other officers were again unable to find the monkey.

"At this point we are still uncertain if there is a monkey or if it is a hoax," she concluded.

In May, Tewksbury police said any resident who sees the monkey should not approach it and call the police.

Christopher Huffaker can be reached at 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com.