A thief brazenly stole a $7,000 African Grey parrot from Birds by Joe in Saddle Brook, New Jersey, shocking the owner, Katarina Rukavishnikova. The suspect entered the store, appeared interested in buying the bird, and then abruptly seized the cage containing it before fleeing. The incident, captured by security cameras, left Rukavishnikova terrified for the parrot's welfare. She expressed concern over whether the bird is being cared for, emphasizing that despite the monetary loss, her priority is the bird's well-being. Authorities are seeking public assistance to identify and locate the thief.
"This guy came in and started asking all the right questions. I thought, 'OK, he's going to buy the bird.'"
"It actually took me a few seconds to realize what was happening - the reality of it. This never happened to us."
"We definitely hope the bird is OK and alive. Yes, it's a lot of money we're losing. But at the same time, I'm more concerned about the well-being of the bird."
"Is it being taken care of? Because this person is all over the news, did he drop the bird somewhere? That's my main concern."
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