Man wanted for running 'bootleg' zoo with hundreds of animals
- 4 years ago
ROMULUS, MICHIGAN — Law enforcement in Michigan have issued a felony warrant against this man, Javon Pherras Stacks, for alleged animal cruelty, abandonment and neglect following a police raid that seized over 500 animals from a "bootleg zoo" at a Romulus storefront.
According to the Romulus Police Department, officials found a ton of animals including rabbits, iguanas, a peacock, a python, kangaroos and hedgehogs at the fake zoo two months ago. They were tipped off by a concerned resident who helped officials locate the animals.
After seizing the animals, the police conducted a thorough investigation and have now issued a felony warrant for the 36-year-old.
The police said all the animals were given to experts who can take care of them properly.
In a Facebook post, officials told the public to contact the police department if anyone knows where Stacks is, or encourage him to turn himself in.
According to the Romulus Police Department, officials found a ton of animals including rabbits, iguanas, a peacock, a python, kangaroos and hedgehogs at the fake zoo two months ago. They were tipped off by a concerned resident who helped officials locate the animals.
After seizing the animals, the police conducted a thorough investigation and have now issued a felony warrant for the 36-year-old.
The police said all the animals were given to experts who can take care of them properly.
In a Facebook post, officials told the public to contact the police department if anyone knows where Stacks is, or encourage him to turn himself in.