Rare monkeys stolen from Dumfries and Galloway wildlife park
The monkeys are an endangered species and need warmth to survive
Last updated 9th Jan 2018
It’s feared three monkeys missing from a wildlife park in Dumfries and Galloway have been stolen.
The rare Cotton-Top Tamarin monkeys are thought to have been taken from the Galloway Kirkcudbright Wildlife Park sometime overnight between Thursday 4th and Friday 5th January.
The monkeys are described as being dark brown and white, about 12" tall and have a distinctive white mane which tapers to a Mohawk above the head.
They are a South American monkey, an endangered species and need heat to survive.
Constable Lee-Ann Hawker said “the monkeys are small and friendly and eat things such a leaves fruit, spiders and insects. They are no danger to the public. We are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity around the Wildlife Park, which is closed, over Thursday/Friday.
“We also want to hear of any sightings of the monkeys in the area. We are treating this matter as a theft at this stage as they were being kept under lock and key. Anyone who has any information should contact us at Kirkcudbright on the 101 number, quoting PDG 0003490118."