Spike, a valuable blue and gold Parrot stolen from Birdworld in Farnham - Hampshire Police appeal for information

A blue and gold Macaw parrot has been stolen from a padlocked enclosure at Birdworld in Farnham. Spike, although not a rare breed is thought to be worth about £1,000 and was possibly stolen to order, to be sold privately.

He was taken between 6.20pm on Saturday, July 23 and 7.30am on Sunday, July 24.

PC Paul Atkinson said: "This is a particularly upsetting crime for the staff of Birdworld. Spike's mate Sam, who was not taken, has now been left to tender to their recent clutch of eggs. If you have been offered a similar bird for sale or know anything about this incident, please contact me."

Spike is micro-chipped but does have an identification ring on his leg.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC Atkinson, at Alton police station, on 101 or via the Hampshire Constabulary website.

You can also call the charity Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111 where information can be left anonymously.