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Black swans found, but search continues for suspects that took them from pond in Lakeland: PCSO

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LAKELAND, Fla — Deputies have recovered stolen black swans and eggs that were taken from Highland Village Mobile Home Park in Lakeland, but the search for the suspects continued.

According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, two suspects were captured on security video when they took the two black swans and four of their eggs Thursday (Feb 13) around 5 a.m.

The video shows the two men walking to a pond in the mobile home park with two large fishing nets and taking the swans.

Swan theft video

On Monday, PCSO said that a concerned citizen spotted the swans and called in a tip to law enforcement. The swans, known as Luna and Sturling, were found, and eggs were recovered in Miami-Dade County.

PCSO said they have identified the suspects as Alfredo Casanova, 29, of Homestead, and Jordan Montoya, 27, of Homestead. They both have arrest warrants for felony burglary and grand theft for stealing the swans.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Heartland Crimestoppers at 1-888-400-TIPS (8477).


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