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Flock of Peacocks Stolen From Ryde Hotel, Sheriff’s Office Investigates

Hotel management has expanded surveillance in response to a felony investigation into the disappearance of their flagship peacock flock.

The exterior of the Ryde Hotel, where dozens of peacocks have gone missing, is seen Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Walnut Grove, Calif. (AP Photo/Terry Chea)
File photo of a peacock.
A peacock roams the grounds at the Ryde Hotel Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Walnut Grove, Calif. (AP Photo/Terry Chea)
A painting of a peacock is seen at the Ryde Hotel, where dozens of the birds have gone missing, Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Walnut Grove, Calif. (AP Photo/Terry Chea)

Overview

  • The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office Property Crimes Bureau has classified the incident as felony theft and is actively following up on leads.
  • An initial staff count suggested 37 of the hotel’s 40 peafowl were missing but law enforcement has confirmed at least six birds unaccounted for.
  • A hotel guest reported seeing two men load a peacock into a pickup truck last Saturday, prompting managers to install additional cameras.
  • Staff have issued public appeals for tips and received reports of possible sightings of the missing birds on nearby private properties.
  • Hotel officials fear the peacocks may have been taken for cockfighting or the exotic‐animal market given their valuation of $1,000 to $2,000 each.