Exotic Bird Stolen From Pet Shop Recovered in Hayward

Exotic bird stolen from pet shop recovered in Hayward

After eight long months, the second bird stolen from a Concord pet shop has been safely recovered.

Missing parrot reunited with owner after 8 months since being stolen

An exotic bird was returned to a Concord woman after being stolen from a bird store eight months ago. “He was kidnapped. He was not stolen,” said bird owner Carol Bassett. “He was kidnapped. He was my boy, and he was kidnapped.” Bassett is getting re-acquainted with her African Red Belly Parrot, named Plato. She has boarded Plato at Feathered Follies while on vacation last September. …

Feathered Felony Foiled: Plato’s Birdnapping Ends In A Tweet Reunion After 8 Months

In September 2024, the Concord Police Department’s Investigations Division launched an extensive investigation into a commercial burglary at Feather Follies in Concord, where two cherished birds, Tofu and Plato, were stolen. Thanks to the relentless work of Concord Detectives and partnering agencies, two suspects were identified early on. One was quickly apprehended in San Jose, while the other fled the state and remains at large. A warrant is s…