Police: Man stole $400 snake from Montgomery County pet store

Security footage shows suspect placing reptile in black bag

Suspect exits Pets Plus Natural in East Norriton after stealing snake on August 6, 2016.
Pets Plus Natural/Facebook

Authorities in East Norriton are investigating after a $400 snake was stolen from an area pet store on Saturday afternoon. 

Pets Plus Natural, located at 2876 Dekalb Pike, posted a message on Facebook seeking help to identify a suspect caught the on shop's surveillance camera.

Two individuals can be seen in a still from the security footage. A review of the tape showed the suspect cutting through a lock, reaching into a tank and placing the reptile in a black back before exiting the store with a smile on his face.

Anyone with information on the identity or whereabouts of the suspect is asked to contact East Norriton Police at 610-272-0747 or Pets Plus Natural at 610-239-1645.