Baby python worth hundreds of dollars stolen from pet store
A $600 python has been stolen from an Adelaide pet store, with staff pleading for its safe return.
It was just before 5pm on Friday when three people – two men and a woman – entered the Pet Stock store at Sefton Park.
CCTV shows one of the men and the woman wrenching open a snake enclosure before lifting about a baby albino python and stashing it in a bag.
A baby albino python has been stolen from an Adelaide pet store. 9News
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The woman then stole fish food out of the fridge, while the other man tucked a hundred-dollar dog brush under his jacket.
It all took just five minutes, and then the trio strode out the door.
Staff are now pleading for the safe return of the stolen two-month-old python – no questions asked.
The thieves stole the snake, worth about $600, on Friday afternoon. 9News
"The way they put the snake in their bag, it could've crushed the snake and potentially caused serious harm and even death," store manager Bindi Stansfield said.
"The care and the welfare of the animal is what's most important to us," she said.
Police are now investigating.
Anybody who recognises the thieves is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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