Christmas presents. The Fin Room in Motherwell broke the news of the raid - which netted 15 tortoises, three geckos and two orchid mantises - on social media.
Police have launched a probe to catch the culprits and raised fears that the animal may die in the cold weather if not cared for properly.
The animals, including 15 tortoises valued at around £125 each, three geckos valued at £50 each and two orchid mantises valued at £22 each, were taken from the shop in the town’s Albert Street at some time between Friday night and Saturday morning.The shop posted an appeal to get the animals back.
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