Police search for suspect who stole 2 family parrots from Miami-Dade nursery

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. ā€“ Authorities are searching for a bird thief in southwest Miami-Dade County.

Surveillance video captured a man stealing two parrots from their cages and stuffing them into a small bag before running off.

The theft happened earlier this month at the Galloway Farm Nursery along Southwest 87th Avenue and 78th Street.

Galloway Farm Nursey in southwest Miami-Dade County. (WPLG)

The Amazonian parrots werenā€™t for sale, but were personal pets and part of the family farm for 12 years.

ā€œWhatā€™s disturbing is the way they reached in,ā€ said Galloway Farm Nursery owner Patricia Kyle.

The owner is offering a $300 reward for each the birdsā€™ safe return.

Anyone with information is urged to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS.


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David Dwork joined the WPLG Local 10 News team in August 2019. Born and raised in Miami-Dade County, David has covered South Florida sports since 2007.

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