06/19/2026
On June 17, CSPD was notified that Howard the tortoise had been stolen from a local pet store. Detectives quickly followed up on information provided by the store and were able to identify a suspect.
On Thursday, June 18, 2026, the suspect was located at a local hotel and taken into custody, but Howard was not there. Detectives continued their investigation, conducted additional interviews, and were able to determine Howard’s location.
Thankfully, Howard was safely recovered and reunited with his owner.
This is a great example of what can happen when our community partners with CSPD. Information shared by the pet store, witnesses, and the public’s involvement on social media helped detectives develop the leads needed to bring Howard home.
Thank you to everyone who shared information and helped get results. Your partnership makes a difference.