Exotic Incident #2936
Incident Date:
05/05/2017
Location:
Little Rock, AR - USA
Facility Name:
Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center
Facility Type:
Non-accredited Facility (RSZ)
Incident Category:
Legal/illegal issue (LI)
Species:
Reptiles
Animal:
Turtle, alligator
Animal disposition:
Recaptured
Summary:
Little Rock police arrested three suspects following a break-in at the Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center. The three men caused thousands of dollars in damage to educational exhibits and fixtures, including releasing turtles all over the floor. Additionally, a 3-foot alligator was stolen and later recovered from a vehicle.
Action take by Born Free USA:
Notes:
http://www.thv11.com/news/local/three-arrested-for-stealing-live-alligator-from-ark-nature-center/436819433