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Monkey That Damaged Instruments in Tennessee Music Shop Is Captured

Police are investigating whether the animal was stolen from an Alabama farm.

Overview

  • Store owners reported damage around 8 a.m. after security footage showed the monkey inside the Trade Center music shop in Morristown.
  • The animal was captured at a different location by about 6 p.m. Sunday following a search, according to local TV reports.
  • The shop said on social media the monkey entered overnight through a small pet door and made itself at home.
  • Reports indicate the monkey initially escaped animal control during the day but was later found safe.
  • Authorities believe the animal was stolen from an Alabama farm and sold to a Tennessee woman, and reports say the USDA notified the original owner.