MOUNT DORA, Fla. – A well-known pet bird in Mount Dora was reported missing this month, according to the police department.
In a release, police announced that they were called to the home along 9th Avenue on Aug. 18 after receiving a report about the missing bird.
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Upon arrival, they learned that the bird — a sun conure named “Papaya” — had been placed on the front porch of the home while still in his cage, police added.
However, the release shows that when the owner checked on Papaya around 8 p.m., he was already gone.
“The cage was found securely closed, and the victim stated Papaya is unable to escape on his own,” the release reads. “Papaya is approximately 2 years old, with clipped wings preventing him from flying.”
Investigators described Papaya as being mainly bright orange with green, yellow and blue markings.
“Papaya is well-known throughout the Mount Dora community,” the release continues.
Anyone with information on Papaya’s whereabouts is urged to contact police at 352-735-7130.