Richmond cops seek public help in finding birdnapper
By Castlegar Source
Richmond RCMP are requesting the public’s help in locating a stolen
Parakeet.
On August 10, a man walked into Ackroyd Pets and Aquariums in
Richmond, grabbed a male parakeet named Sky, stuffed him into a black shopping bag, then ran out of the store.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, 35-40 years old,
approximately 5’10”, heavy build with dark hair and glasses and was wearing a blue and white striped dress shirt, jean shorts, and black sandals
Sky is a one-year-old male Indian Ringneck Parakeet, with a value of $700. He is approximately 18-20″ long including a lengthy tail, and powder blue in color with a red beak. Sky has certification papers and a metal ringband on one of his legs.
Sky is an exotic bird described as sweet and friendly by the pet store staff, he won’t survive if released or if he escapes says Corporal Stephanie Ashton of Richmond RCMP.
Anyone with information on Sky’s whereabouts can call email Richmond_tips@rcmp-grc.gc.caor remain anonymous by calling Crimsestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS
