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Pet Monkey Loose in Plano Spirit Halloween Coaxed Down With Cookie

Police reported no injuries, leaving the reason for the visit unclear.

Overview

  • The episode unfolded Monday night at the Spirit Halloween store on 15th Street in Plano, police said.
  • Witnesses and a store employee said the diapered monkey spent more than 30 minutes climbing poles and swinging from rafters.
  • A staffer reported the animal appeared to be spooked by an animatronic display before it ran from its owner.
  • An officer who arrived near the end observed the monkey overhead and said it did not pose a danger.
  • Shopper Arlene Pinkston captured video later shared by Storyful, and reporters noted it remains unknown why the pet was taken into the store.