The suspect, described as a white male, approximately 5’10” tall, with a thin build, and wearing a black hoodie, was captured on camera. The suspect entered the store, approached the birds, and then left the store without paying. The police are asking for the public’s help to identify the suspect. The incident has sparked a debate about the ethics of pet stores and the role of animal welfare in society. Some argue that pet stores contribute to the commercialization of animals, leading to unethical breeding practices and animal cruelty. Others believe that pet stores provide a valuable service by offering a safe and regulated environment for pet adoption and sales.

The birds were a pair of parrots, one green and one blue. The parrots were stolen from a private residence in the case of the first incident. The parrots were stolen from a pet store in the case of the second incident. The first incident occurred on the morning of July 1st, 2023. The parrots were stolen from a private residence in the police report. The police report does not specify the location of the residence, but it does mention that the parrots were taken from a home with a fenced yard.