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Oct 24, 2008 7:13 am US/Pacific
Woman Caught Stealing Duck From Sacramento Park
SACRAMENTO (CBS) ―
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Ducks have been disappearing from Land Park.
AP
A woman was caught allegedly trying to steal a duck from a local pond, and the reason she gave police was very unusual.
Ducks seem to be disappearing at the Land Park Pond in Sacramento. Police aren't exactly sure why, but in one case, they tracked down the alleged thief and she gave them an unusual excuse.
"It's certainly not the type of call an officer gets everyday," said Sgt. Matt Young, Sacramento Police Department.
Police said someone saw a woman and her children playing at the pond. Soon after, the witness said, the woman took off with the duck.
"Our officers investigated, opened the [woman's] trunk and found the duck inside," said Sgt. Matt Young.
The woman apparently told officers the duck followed her family and they wanted to take it home to keep as a pet.
Park-goers enjoying the beautiful fall day were surprised and disappointed to hear the news.
"The ducks are here for everyone, if you start taking them, everyone will," said one park-goer.
The accused thief, Angela Chan, was cited and has to pay a fine. The city will also consider making it a misdemeanor to take an animal from a park.
Police said the duck is now back at the pond, doing just fine.
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