Police Arrest Suspect In Dallas Zoo Monkey-Napping

In connection with an alleged robbery, a man was arrested and charged. Two monkeys were stolen The Dallas Zoo.

Dallas police made the announcement Friday at a press conference. Police are facing multiple charges of animal cruelty against the suspect. He was apparently the same person they were searching for Tuesday. The two monkeys, named Bella and Finn by emperor Tamarins, were taken on Tuesday morning. However, they were recovered and returned the next day.

“On Thursday night, Dallas police arrested Davion Irvin, 24, in connection with the emperor tamarin monkey case here at the Dallas Zoo,” Kristin Lowman, DPD spokesperson, stated that Kristin Lowman spoke at the Press conference. “Preliminary investigation and help from the public identified him as the man we were looking to speak to regarding this case.”

According to police, they received a tip shortly after posting the suspect’s photo on social media. According to the tip, multiple people saw the suspect at Lancaster’s vacant house. The monkeys were then found. Because the house was previously broken into, and animals were found in it, neighbors noticed the unusual property. Dallas Morning News reported. The tip was reported to police who found the house unlocked, unoccupied and abandoned. Officers discovered the tamarins and several cats and pigeons inside.

The suspect was clearly meticulous in planning his primate plundering. According to a Dallas Morning News arrest warrant affidavit, Irvin started asking bizarre questions of staff at the zoo several days before he allegedly stole monkeys. “obscure questions such as practices in housing and moving of animals”Specific questions about the Emperor Tamarins, including how they should be cared for; as well as general inquiries. “status and location” You can find the Clouded leopard That item was reported missing in January. According to reports, the suspect was seen looking through the windows in the enclosure that are not accessible to the public.

Irvin was arrested after police received a second tip. Irvin was seen at the Dallas World Aquarium wearing the same clothing style and color as the one shared by police on social media. According to an Aquarium spokesman, Irvin stopped to ask an employee questions about one of the aquarium’s animals. The employee “immediately recognized” He was taken from the police photograph. “The employee swiftly notified local authorities, and Mr. Irvin was later apprehended outside of and away from our facility,” According to the spokesperson.

On Thursday, police saw the suspect at DART’s light rail station. Later, they spotted him walking down the street and apprehended him. He is Charged He was charged with six counts for animal cruelty, non-livestock. He is currently being held in several bonds amounting to $25,000.

On Wednesday, the monkeys were safely returned to the zoo. “Emperor tamarin monkeys, Bella and Finn, were so happy to snuggle into their nest sack here at the Zoo last night!” The zoo wrote in Twitter thread. “Our vet and animal care teams have said, beyond losing a bit of weight, they show no signs of injury.” Before they can be returned to their enclosures, the animals will need to be quarantined. The Dallas Police Department was thanked by the zoo for their efforts.