By Friday morning, the exact whereabouts of themonkeysremained a mystery.
The facility is home to 6,701 primates, according to a federal inspection conducted in May.
Its really like follow-the-leader.
You see one go and the others go, Greg Westergaard, CEO of Alpha Genesis, toldCBS News.
I couldnt believe it, to be honest with you, he added.
It does happen that one can sneak out once in a while.
It is very unusual to have a big group like this.
Nevertheless, he said he is hoping for ahappy ending.
As of this time theprimateshave not yet been captured, the department said.
They are believed to be in the wooded region surrounding the facility, the statement shared onFacebookread.
like do not attempt to approach these animals under any circumstances.
Police Chief Gregory Alexander warned residents about the repercussions of taking one of the animals home.
Just dont give a shot to take these things home or pet them, Gregory toldThe Post and Courier.
Were getting a lot of that on our social media.
(Taking them) is a felony because they dont belong to you.
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