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Bad-Tempered Parrot Leaves a Bloody Clue

Bad-Tempered Parrot Leaves a Bloody Clue:


Now what would have happened if they tried to steal my boo gold? Hmmmmm. She would have said "I'm a bloooooooo chicken.... hello cockatoo....CHOMP"


LONDON (AP) - An ill-tempered parrot left English police a vital clue to the thief who took the bird from a pet shop. Tristand Maidment, 23, pleaded guilty Thursday to stealing a macaw named Mickey from a pet shop in Frome, southwestern England, last month.

Maidment said he couldn't remember being bitten by the parrot, but the wound left a trail of blood which allowed police to make a DNA match to the suspect.

Maidment also admitted charges of burglary and animal cruelty, and an unrelated count of theft. He was ordered to be held in custody pending a court appearance on Aug. 3.

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