Deputies believe they have recovered stolen black swans and eggs that were taken from Highland Village Mobile Home Park Wednesday night in Lakeland.
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, two suspects were captured on security video when they took the two black swans and four of their eggs.
The video shows the two men walking to a pond in the mobile home park with two large fishing nets and taking the swans. Swan theft video
On Monday, PCSO said they believed they had found the stolen swans and eggs and said they would release more information on the recovery as soon as they had it available.
Thanks to tips from the public and diligent detective work, the swans and eggs were located in Cutler Bay, Florida. Detectives returned the swans and eggs to their home in Lakeland on Monday afternoon.
The investigation has also led to the identification of two suspects:
- Alfredo Casanova, 29, of Homestead
- Jordan Montoya, 27, of Homestead
Arrest warrants have been obtained for both suspects on charges of grand theft and burglary of a structure.
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Casanova or Montoya is urged to contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Agriculture Crimes Unit at 863-534-7205.