Monroe Township police are looking for the owner of a turtle found wandering in town this week. Officers took the animal into custody, and the department is asking anyone who recognizes it to come forward.
The turtle was found Monday near Church and Academy streets in Monroe Township, New Jersey, and police shared photos of it on social media, according to 6abc Philadelphia.
A Brief Foot Pursuit
The report said officers characterized the capture as a short chase on foot. Police have since turned their attention to identifying the turtle’s owner.
Officers are hoping to reunite the turtle with its owner, according to the station’s report.
How To Help Reunite The Turtle
Anyone with information about the turtle’s owner is asked to call the Monroe Township Police Department or the Gloucester County Animal Shelter, according to the report.
If You Find a Stray Animal
For this turtle, the report directs people with information to contact Monroe Township police or the Gloucester County Animal Shelter. For other found strays, the Gloucester County Animal Shelter advises residents not to leave an animal at the shelter after hours and to keep it comfortable until the shelter opens. < a href="https://www.gloucestercountynj.gov/178/Animal-Control-Services" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Gloucester County Animal Control Services says its officers pick up stray animals in county townships from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week.
