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15/10/2013
Thieves Rob Aviary Of 400 Budgies
An aviary in Hampshire has been robbed of more than 400 budgies with an estimated value of £60,000.
According to police thieves cut wires to security lights before breaking into the aviary sometime between 22:00 on Sunday and 04:45 on Monday.
The thieves took the birds away in special transportation cages, most likely making their escape via a golf course that runs behind the property.
It is understood that a 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the burglary but police are continuing to search for others involved.
None of the birds have yet been recovered.
(MH/IT)
According to police thieves cut wires to security lights before breaking into the aviary sometime between 22:00 on Sunday and 04:45 on Monday.
The thieves took the birds away in special transportation cages, most likely making their escape via a golf course that runs behind the property.
It is understood that a 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the burglary but police are continuing to search for others involved.
None of the birds have yet been recovered.
(MH/IT)
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