Suspects allegedly killed parakeet, rabbit, plus hamster that was apparently stomped to death
Police in Oklahoma say they are looking for a man and woman who may have killed several animals at a pet store this month, including a rabbit, parakeet and hamster.
Officers with the Oklahoma City Police Department responded to a report of animal cruelty at a Petland store just before 6 p.m. on July 14.
When the officers arrived, they met with an assistant manager who told them a parakeet was found dead inside its enclosure with what appeared to be a broken neck.
Nearby was a rabbit enclosure, and the rabbit inside was also dead.
CHICAGO MAN ALLEGEDLY MICROWAVED KITTEN TO DEATH, KILLED OTHER FELINES
Oklahoma City police say they are looking for two people who may have killed several animals at a pet store on July 14, 2023. (Oklahoma City Police Department)
After finding two dead animals, staff members became suspicious, and the store manager began reviewing surveillance footage.
The footage, the police report said, revealed a man and woman who entered the store at about 3:30 p.m. before requesting a puppy be brought out to them.
After meeting the puppy, the man went to the part of the store where the rabbits and parakeets are located.
FLORIDA WOMAN CAUGHT ON CAMERA BRUTALLY BEATING DOG WITH RUBBER MALLET
Oklahoma City police are looking for a man and woman who allegedly killed several animals at a Petland store this month. (Oklahoma City Police / Twitter / File)
Police said the video shows the man reaching into the rabbit enclosure and holding a rabbit down, then looking around and letting go of the rabbit.
In another video, police said, the man is shown reaching into a parakeet enclosure, and while the woman is not near the man, she seems to be acting as a lookout for him.
As the man reaches into the parakeet enclosure, he apparently breaks the bird’s neck and moves on.
ARIZONA WOMAN CHARGED WITH 43 COUNTS OF ANIMAL CRUELTY
He then grabs a hamster and guinea pig before walking out of the store with the woman, police said.
The assistant manager told police she located the hamster, which appeared to have been stomped to death. She was unable to locate the guinea pig.
The Oklahoma City Animal Welfare Department is investigating the matter.
Police encourage anyone who can identify the suspects or who has knowledge of the incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 405-235-7300 or visit www.okccrimetips.com/. Police said tips can remain anonymous and might lead to a cash reward.
Greg Wehner is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital.
