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01/07/2013 03:29 PM

Stolen parrot found unharmed

By: Web Staff

Stolen parrot found unharmed

PITTSFIELD, Mass. – A parrot stolen from a pet store in Pittsfield has been found unharmed. The parrot was located at an apartment, following a tip to police.

Police say Charles Williamson, 52, stole the bird from a Petco store and tried to sell it. Williamson was arrested and charged with larceny and animal cruelty. He is also a registered sex offender.

Police say the woman whose apartment the parrot was found in didn’t know it was stolen and wasn’t charged.