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August 07, 2016

Police: Man stole $400 snake from Montgomery County pet store

Security footage shows suspect placing reptile in black bag

Investigation Theft
080716_SnakeMontco Pets Plus Natural/Facebook

Suspect exits Pets Plus Natural in East Norriton after stealing snake on August 6, 2016.

Authorities in East Norriton are investigating after a $400 snake was stolen from an area pet store on Saturday afternoon. 

Pets Plus Natural, located at 2876 Dekalb Pike, posted a message on Facebook seeking help to identify a suspect caught the on shop's surveillance camera.

Two individuals can be seen in a still from the security footage. A review of the tape showed the suspect cutting through a lock, reaching into a tank and placing the reptile in a black back before exiting the store with a smile on his face.

Anyone with information on the identity or whereabouts of the suspect is asked to contact East Norriton Police at 610-272-0747 or Pets Plus Natural at 610-239-1645.

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