INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) – Two tortoises are reported stolen from the Indianapolis Zoo. Indiana State Police say they were taken from the zoo between October 11th and October 12th.
Both are from endangered species: one is an Egyptian tortoise, and the other is a Northern Spider tortoise. Anyone with information is asked to call the Capitol Police Section of the Indiana State Police or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana.
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Capitol Police issued the following:
The Capitol Police Section of the Indiana State Police is asking for the public’s help in locating two tortoises which were stolen from the Indianapolis Zoo earlier this month.
According to investigators, the theft occurred sometime between 10:00 a.m. on October 11th and 10:00 a.m. on October 12th. Both species, an Egyptian tortoise and a Northern Spider tortoise are currently listed as critically endangered species.
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- Northern Spider tortoise
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- Egyptian tortoise
Both tortoises are microchipped, and the Egyptian tortoise is said to have a prominent scar on its underside.
Anyone with any information related to this theft is asked to call either the Capitol Police at (317) 234-2131 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at (317) 262-TIPS (8477).
Currently, there is no additional information available for release.
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