May 05, 2023
Runaway tortoise tracked down by Roseville Police
by: Matthew Nobert Posted: Jul 14, 2022 / 11:56 AM PDT Updated: Jul
by: Matthew Nobert
Posted: Jul 14, 2022 / 11:56 AM PDT
Updated: Jul 14, 2022 / 04:31 PM PDT
ROSEVILLE, Calif. (KTXL) — Roseville Police Officer Diemling had an unusual pursuit call on Thursday, one that involved a runaway tortoise, according to the Roseville Police Department
Shredder the tortoise was spotted along Hayden Parkway near Fire Station 9 in Roseville, according to police.
An identification tag had been glued to his shell, according to police. With that tag, officers were able to track down his owner and his home, police said.
Shredder's owner told police that this is not the first time the animal has escaped and that he is very active.
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