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LAPD Says Pair of Exotic Birds Stolen From Canoga Park Business

CANOGA PARK (CBSLA) - Officials with the Los Angeles Police Department announced Friday that they were searching for two suspects that stole a pair of exotic birds from a business in the Canoga Park area.

Abbey Bird #2

The suspects broke into the business, located in the 21700 block of Sherman Way, by removing a glass door in an alleyway at the rear of the building at about 2:20 a.m. Sunday, according to a statement by LAPD.

Paco Bird #3
Paco

A Major Mitchell's cockatoo named Abbey was stolen, along with a yellow-naped Amazon parrot named Paco, police said.

One suspect was described as male, approximately 20 to 25-years-old, 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighing between 150 and 170 pounds. He was last seen wearing a blue Nike sweatshirt and black tennis shoes.

The second suspect was described as a person of "unknown gender" of the same age range and same height, but weighing between 120 and 140 pounds, wearing  a gray sweatshirt, black pants and blue tennis shoes.

A cash reward is being offered if the two parrots are located, and anyone with information on the burglary was asked to contact LAPD Topanga Area

Detective Gudino at 818 756-5880. Calls made during non-business hours or on weekends can be directed to 877-527-3247.

Anonymous tips can be called in to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or submitted online at lacrimestoppers.org.

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