12 Squirrel Monkeys Reported Missing from Louisiana Zoo After 'Targeted' Theft

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12 squirrel monkeys are missing from a Louisiana zoo in the latest of a string of animal thefts.

“Investigation into this incident is ongoing. Anyone with information on this incident are urged to call the Broussard Police Department at 337-837-6259, LA Department of Wildlife Fisheries or Crimes Stoppers at 232-TIPS,” the zoo added.

A representative from the Broussard Police Department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

The disappearance of the 12 squirrel monkeys from the Louisiana zoo comes after two tamarin monkeys were found inside a closet at an abandoned home afterthey were taken from Dallas Zooon Monday.

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Whileno arrests have been made in connection to the case, a representative for the Dallas Police Department told PEOPLE that a preliminary investigation into their disappearance determined that “an intentional cut” was made into a tamarin monkey enclosure.

The Dallas Zoo announced that it would beworking on a new security systemon Wednesday following the disappearance of the tamarin monkeys and astring of other animalsfrom the zoo.

source: people.com