Overview
- The Egyptian tortoise and Northern spider tortoise were taken from the Indianapolis Zoo between 10 a.m. Oct. 11 and 10 a.m. Oct. 12.
- The Capitol Police Section of the Indiana State Police announced the theft on Oct. 27 and requested public assistance.
- Both species are described as critically endangered by state police.
- The animals are microchipped, and the Egyptian tortoise has a prominent scar on its underside.
- Tips can be directed to the Capitol Police at (317) 234-2131 or to Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at (317) 262-TIPS (8477).