OPP make arrest in connection with theft of Elmvale zoo animals

Suspect arrested in zoo animal theft 21-year-old Ottawa man arrested after a monkey, lemur, and tortoise were taken from Elmvale Jungle Zoo.

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.