It was the night of Thursday 14 May, three penguin chicks and one egg was stolen from Atlanterhavsparken in Ålesund. Police have examined surveillance images, taken out a number of mobile files and seized part photographic material in connection with the investigation.
On Friday afternoon the police decided to make public surveillance video from the Atlantic sea.
– We are interested in getting tips. It is not possible to identify individuals on the basis of the video, but maybe someone with knowledge of these people can get useful tips, says Yngve Skovly at Sunnmøre police.
Have scrutinized the video
Police have examined surveillance video carefully, but it has so far not led to a certain trace.
Yngve Skovly at Sunnmøre Police say they have investigated the surveillance video.
– Based on the video footage may look like someone carry something out, but it is impossible to determine this with certainty, victory Skovly.
He says that Police will continue with questioning beyond Friday, but that it still wants tips in the case.
– We’ve got some names and some we should examine, but we are interested in that Russian who was on site or close with tips, he said.
sentence of up to one year
So far four people indicted in the case.
They look like this, they small penguin chicks at Atlanterhavsparken in Ålesund. The chicks are now about 3 weeks old.
– The defendant acknowledges having been inside the fence, but denies having stolen penguins, says Yngve Skovly at Sunnmøre police.
The four are charged under the Animal Welfare Act § 14, which is directed against putting animals in a helpless condition. The charges may be changed as the investigation progresses.
– The accused has no explanation for what has happened with penguins continues Skovly.
Violations of the Animal Welfare Act § 14, may lead both fines and imprisonment and a maximum sentence of one year.
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