Police appeal for information after parrot stolen from Birdworld
Police are appealing for information after a blue and gold Macaw parrot was stolen from Birdworld in Farnham.
Spike is a blue and gold bird and is thought to be worth about £1,000. He was taken some time overnight between 6.20pm on Saturday, July 23 and 7.30am on Sunday, July 24.
Offender(s) gained access to the premises in Farnham Road and stole the bird from a padlocked enclosure.
PC Paul Atkinson said: “This is a particularly upsetting crime for the staff of Birdworld, and although Spike is not a rare breed, it is likely he has been stolen either to order or will be offered for sale privately.
“Spike’s mate Sam, who was not taken, has now been left to tender to their recent clutch of eggs.
“If you have been offered a similar bird for sale or know anything about this incident, please contact me.”
Spike is micro-chipped and does have an identification ring on his leg.
Can you help?
Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Atkinson at Alton police station on 101 or call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111. Mini-Com users can call 01962 875000. From outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, please call 0845 045 45 45. To contact an officer please use our Contact an Officer Form
