JC the lemur is back.
But Stanley the tortoise, and Agnes the baby gibbon monkey, have yet to be found.
The trio vanished more than a week ago from the Elmvale Jungle Zoo in Elmvale, Ontario after an overnight break-in. Holes were cut in a chain link fence to the popular zoo about 90 minutes north of Toronto.
Ontario Provincial Police Sergeant Peter Leon said the lemur was found in a cage, abandoned on the side of a Quebec road early Sunday morning. It’s not clear how — or why — the lemur ended up a province away from home.
But zookeepers are thankful, especially after Tuesday’s emotional reunion.
“JC is doing well and jumped right into Zoo Keeper Devon’s arms when he saw her
❤
🤗,” the facility offered by way of update on Facebook.
It’s great news, indeed.
But worries are growing for Agnes and Stanley, who require special food and care.
JC the Lemur is home! Let’s find Agnes and Stanley and bring them home too! #letsbringtheanimalshome @SPVM @sureteduquebec @YRP @OPP_CR pic.twitter.com/qkyirrs9UI
— OPP Central (@OPP_CR) June 5, 2018
OPP provided this update — along with a tearful staff member — pleading for the return of Agnes and Stanley.
Update from the Elmvale Jungle Zoo – we need to bring Agnes the Gibbon monkey home https://t.co/6sWrrFiday
— OPP Central (@OPP_CR) June 5, 2018
Police are are still looking for tips.
But believe missing animals are likely in Quebec.
Please help the #OPP find Agnes the Gibbon Monkey & Stanley the tortoise who were stolen from the Elmvale Jungle Zoo on May 29, 2018. Thanks to everyone for your support & also to the @YRP , @SPVM & the @sureteduquebec for your investigative assistance #helpbringtheanimalshome https://t.co/j2wh0nca9p
— OPP Central (@OPP_CR) June 5, 2018
Two men have been arrested in the case.
A 21-year-old from Ottawa and a 20-year-old from Mount Albert, Ont. Both have been charged with break and enter, and theft over $5,000.
Photos Elmvale Jungle Zoo/OPP/Facebook/Twitter
