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Sick Parrot Sets Off Burglar Alarm Inside Modesto Business

MODESTO (CBS13) – Modesto Police turned animal rescuers overnight when they responded to a burglar alarm at a business.

Officers responded to an active alarm at Don's Mobile Glass on H Street in downtown Modesto.

When police arrived they expected to find a robbery in progress but instead found a very sick pet parrot. The distressed bird was flapping around inside its cage and police believe that is what set off the burglar alarm.

Officers removed the parrot and it was taken to a nearby animal hospital.

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