- Species: African Grey - Congo (See species list for details)
- Location: La Cienega, New Mexico, United States 87507
- Date Lost: March 24, 2011
- Contact Person: Charlie Engelke
- Phone Number: 505-819-7527, 424-3614
- Original URL: http://www.petfinder.com/classifieds/searchclassified.cgi?state=ALL&order=created+DESC&keyword=bird&type=L
Beloved parrot swiped from home
18 year-old parrot missing from La Cienega home
Updated: Wednesday, 23 Mar 2011, 5:53 PM MDT
Published : Wednesday, 23 Mar 2011, 5:07 PM MDT
Reporter: Amanda Goodman
LA CIENEGA, N.M. (KRQE) – A devastating loss for a La Cienega man whose long
time pal Shaka was taken during a burglary at his home.
Charlie Engelke, 69 said he went out for a few hours to celebrate St. Patrick’s
Day last Thursday and when he came home he received the shock of a lifetime.
“Everything was just torn to hell, shredded up and I go goodness gracious Shaka
and he wasn’t around,” Engelke said.
Shaka is Engelke’s 18-year-old African Congo Grey Parrot. He was spoon-fed and
hand-raised by Engelke and his wife, who has since passed away.
Engelke said the culprit broke in through a back bedroom window. In addition to
Shaka, the burglar also got away with tools and personal papers.
“Doesn’t mean anything, the tools they took, I can always replace those. I
didn’t need much, but I do need him,” Engelke said.
Parrots like Shaka can cost upwards of $1,300, which makes Engelke think the
burglar was out to make a quick buck.
“It’s just like somebody knew and had an order for a special bird and they went
and got him,” Engelke said.
Officers have some leads but are still investigating the thefts.
There is a $100 dollar reward for Shaka’s safe return.
Anyone with information is asked to called Engelke directly at (505) 819-7527
Source: Krqe
http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/crime/beloved-parrot-swiped-from-home
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Shaka
posted — 03-24-2011
African Grey
Adult, Male
I am Shaka! I am STOLEN! I WANT TO GO HOME! I miss my buddy, Charlie. Shaka was stolen from his home the other day. Please call if you hear or see anything about him. All information will be held in strict confidence. Those with information about Shaka may call Charlie Engelke at 424-3614 or 819-7527. Thank you for your help!
Owner:
La Cienega, NM
505-819-7527