OPP make arrest in connection with theft of Elmvale zoo animals

OPP have arrested 21-year old Alex Perlmutter in the break, enter and theft of the Elmvale Jungle Zoo animals.  

A baby Gibbon monkey, a black and white lemur and a tortoise were taken sometime between 9 p.m. on Monday and 6 a.m. on Tuesday.  The animals are still missing. 

The investigation continues.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

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  Alex Perlmutter of Ottawa is wanted in connection with the theft of three animals from the Elmvale Jungle Zoo. (OPP)

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  A lemur and a baby gibbon monkey were stolen during a break-in at the Elmvale Jungle Zoo. (Elmvale Jungle Zoo)

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  A tortoise was stolen during a break-in at the Elmvale Jungle Zoo. (Elmvale Jungle Zoo/ Facebook)