Beloved tortoise reportedly stolen from Colorado Springs shop

A Colorado Springs business is asking for the public’s help after its longtime resident tortoise was allegedly stolen Wednesday night.

According to a social media post from Scales ‘N Tales, a person took a tortoise named Howard from an outdoor enclosure in front of the store around 6:40 p.m. on June 17. The store is located at on North Academy Boulevard just south of Woodmen Road.

The business said Howard, a fixture at the store since 2011, is well known to customers who frequently interact with him during their visits. Howard is regularly placed in an outdoor pen in front of the store to receive sunlight and fresh air…

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