12 squirrel monkeys stolen from a Louisiana zoo

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Twelve squirrel monkeys have gone stolen from a Louisiana zoo, the latest in a series of animal robberies.

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The primates were seized by someone who broke into the zoo soon before midnight on January, according to Zoosiana in Broussard.

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"The person targeted facilities of smaller primates, notably the squirrel monkey display," the zoo stated in a statement.

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"Unfortunately, the individual was successful in snatching 12 squirrel monkeys."

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The Zoosiana vet and animal care staff have thoroughly evaluated the surviving squirrel monkeys.

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There are no other obvious problems harming their health or well-being.

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according to a post on the 45-acre zoological park's website.

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All other animals have been found and appear to have been unharmed."

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The disappearance of the 12 squirrel monkeys from the Louisiana zoo follows the discovery of two tamarin monkeys inside a closet at an abandoned property.

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Following the loss of the tamarin monkeys and a slew of other animals from the zoo, the Dallas Zoo stated on Wednesday that it will be working on a new security system. 

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