Stolen Parrot Returned, Man Charged In Burlington County Shoplifting Case: PD

DELRAN, NJ — Police charged a Salem County man with shoplifting after they say he took a baby parrot from a Burlington County pet store.

Delran Police were investigating the theft of a a pineapple green cheek conure from Todd Marcus Birds Exotic, and said two men were involved.

The pet store said the theft happened Jan. 7, and added that the bird was still hand-feeding and may be in danger if it didn't have proper care. Original article —Baby Parrot Stolen From Pet Store, Delran Police Seek Suspects

Officials arrested 39-year-old Manuel Roble at his Penns Grove home on Thursday, Jan. 12 according to Delran police and charged him with third-degree shoplifting.

He was released on a summons, the department said. Police had originally sought a second suspect, as well, but did not indicate anything further about the investigation when they announced Roble's arrest Thursday.

The young parrot was returned to Birds Exotic unharmed, the store said in a Facebook post Thursday.

"Our little conure is doing well after this traumatic experience," Birds Exotic wrote. "We are giving him extra supportive care and he will also be fully examined by our avian vet."

Birds Exotic thanked the police department, local news media, and everyone who shared their original post about the bird being taken. "We are so relieved and thankful," store staff wrote.