Dallas Zoo suspect accused of stealing two monkeys indicted for burglary
The man was accused of stealing two monkeys from an enclosure at the Dallas Zoo. Indictment by a grand jury Wednesday.
Devin Irwin faces two counts of burglary. Fox Dallas She took in two emperor monkeys named Bella and Finn in late January, officials said.
Two missing monkeys from the Dallas Zoo were discovered in a vacant house by the Dallas Police Department with the assistance of Lancaster Police. Devin Irwin, who is accused of taking the animal, was indicted this week on the alleged theft. (Dallas Police Department)
The animals were later found safe inside an abandoned house and returned to the zoo. Arun is also accused of cutting walls in another monkey exhibit and a clouded leopard habitat.
The leopard was found unharmed inside the zoo.
When he was arrested, Irwin reportedly told authorities he would. Take the animals again If given the chance.
This photo provided by the Dallas Zoo shows Bella and Finn, the emperor monkeys at the zoo. (Dallas Zoo via AP)
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In February, the zoo announced that it would be making security upgrades due to Irwin’s actions, including extending fencing, adding security cameras and updating its lighting. Is.