Authorities are investigating the theft of peacocks from the Ryde Hotel in Walnut Grove, California. Reports indicate that as many as 37 peacocks were allegedly stolen, but only six have been confirmed missing. Hotel managers observed a decline in the number of peacocks over several days. The general manager expressed concern that the birds may have been taken for cockfighting. Taking the animals is considered a property crime, which may become a felony depending on their value. The hotel is asking for information from the public to help locate the missing peacocks.
Authorities are investigating the disappearance of up to 37 peacocks from the Ryde Hotel in Walnut Grove, California, with only six confirmed missing as of Monday.
Hotel staff reported noticing fewer peacocks on the premises over recent days, with concerns raised about potential theft for cockfighting.
A spokesperson indicated that taking the peacocks constitutes a property crime, which may lead to felony charges based on the estimated value of the missing birds.
Earlier in the year, a similar peacock abduction occurred in Bakersfield, exemplifying ongoing concerns regarding the safety of these birds in various locations.
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