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Police arrest Florida man for car theft with a monkey clinging to his shirt

Posted at 4:30 PM, Jun 08, 2018
and last updated 2018-06-08 19:12:53-04

Florida deputies arrested a man for auto theft after he drove the stolen vehicle into a ditch. To their surprise, police discover a Capuchin monkey with him.

Pasco Sheriff’s Office in Florida posted a picture on Facebook of Cody Blake Hession being arrested for auto theft with a Capuchin monkey hanging on his shirt.

Florida Wildlife Conservation took possession of the monkey and transported it to the Suncoast Primate Sanctuary.

Hession did not have a permit for the animal and will face additional charges. 

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