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5 Squirrel monkeys stolen

11 rare monkeys stolen from the Shaldon Wildlife Trust

Shaldon, Devon, England

Aug. 1, 2004

Sept. 11, 2004

Thieves stole 11 rare monkeys from the Shaldon Wildlife Trust.  Among those taken was a 4-week-old goeldis monkey which was clinging to its mother’s back.  Others taken were 1 silvery marmoset, a squirrel monkey and 3 cotton-top tamarins.

5 squirrel monkeys were taken on August 1st, 2004.

October 19, 2004:

Interpol has joined with wildlife agencies in the hunt for the now 16 monkeys taken.

Reference:

BBC News