A woman was reported after allegedly stealing a bird from a Melrose Park pet store on the weekend.
It will be alleged about 3pm on Saturday 9 May, the woman entered the South Road, Melrose Park store, opened a cage and stole a live bird, concealing it under her top.
Following investigations, today, Wednesday 13 May, a 29-year-old Brighton woman was reported for theft and will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.
Unfortunately, the turquoise conure has not yet been located. The stolen parrot has a distinctive red patch above the centre of its beak.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the stolen turquoise conure can report it anonymously to police via Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or 1800 333 000.
Alternatively, contact the police assistance line on 131 444 with any sightings.
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