The Capitol Police Section of the Indiana State Police is asking for the public’s help in locating two tortoises stolen from the Indianapolis Zoo earlier this month.
According to investigators, the theft occurred sometime between 10 a.m. on Oct. 11 and 10 a.m. on Oct. 12. Both species, an Egyptian tortoise and a Northern Spider tortoise, are currently listed as critically endangered species.
Both tortoises are microchipped, and the Egyptian tortoise is said to have a prominent scar on its underside.
Anyone with any information related to this theft is asked to call either the Capitol Police at (317) 234-2131 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at (317) 262-TIPS (8477).