AN owl has been killed after someone broke into a cage at a York house.
Two other birds of prey were released from their cages during the break-in, at a house in Langholme Drive, off Boroughbridge Road.
The attack happened on the evening of Wednesday 22 October, but police released details only today.
PC Chris Storey, of York police, said: “This is a shocking act of cruelty against a defenceless bird.
“If you have any information about the person responsible for this act of cruelty, I urge you to come forward and contact the police straight away.”
A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "Someone broke into a cage at the property, where the owl was kept by its owner, before they killed the bird. They also released two other birds of prey from their cages."
Anyone with information is asked to phone PC Storey on 101 or phone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, quoting reference 12140182732.
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