Bern family in shock – 500 francs for information
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Horror in Walliswil near Wangen BE: Shortly before Christmas Eve, 13 guinea pigs were stolen from the Stettler family’s outdoor aviary. The police are already involved. The Bernese want their beloved animals back and pay 500 francs for information.
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This is what the outlet looked like before the theft. Guinea pigs and dwarf rabbits lived peacefully together.
Marian NadlerEditor News
When Roland Stettler (48) and Sandra Stettler (48) from Walliswil near Wangen BE entered the large animal enclosure one day before Christmas, they knew immediately that something was wrong. “It was terribly quiet. The typical squeaking of our treasures was missing, »says Roland Stettler to Blick.
Samsa, Goldie, Candy Mouse, Aria, Tyrion, Teddy Mouse, Trogo and John Lennon: They and five other guinea pigs were suddenly gone. Stolen by strangers on the night of December 22nd to 23rd.
The nasty animal thieves spoiled the couple’s Christmas celebrations. “We are still shocked,” said Berner. The couple called the police. In addition, Sandra Stettler immediately made a call for help on Facebook. “I just want my guinea pigs back!” the 48-year-old begs the animal thieves. The sympathy is great. The post has since been shared more than 1,500 times. The clerk hopes for clues to catch the mermaid napper or to get their animals back. As an incentive, the Stettlers also promise a reward for crucial information – namely 500 francs.
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The thieves climbed over the garden fence
The couple kept their “Meeris” in an outdoor aviary. The property is surrounded by a garden fence and can only be entered via a single entrance. The thieves apparently climbed over the fence, and there were no signs of a break-in at the door to the garden.
The sales representative of a pasta manufacturer rules out the possibility that a predator could have struck. “There was no sign of scattered fur or blood.” And a fox or eagle can catch a maximum of two animals. But not 13 mermaids at a time.
Stettler is certain: professionals were at work here. “Whoever stole the guinea pigs must have taken a lot of time and planned the whole thing carefully.” It also fits that the neighbors had seen or heard nothing. He describes the small community as quiet and peaceful, with no disputes or the like. The thieves probably came from outside.
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What makes the case particularly strange: in addition to the mermaids, nine dwarf rabbits also live in the enclosure. They are unharmed and complete. So why did the thieves only target the 13 guinea pigs? Stettlers can’t explain it. The animals would not have a high financial value. But that doesn’t matter for the Bernese couple. They have been caring for their pets with passion for years. And now they’re gone. Where? Not clear!
The couple have filed complaints with the police for theft and trespassing. At the same time, the Stettlers hope for clues through the Facebook post. At the same time, they scour the internet in hopes of spotting a conspicuous mermaid advert and locating Samsa, Goldie, Candy Mouse and the other animals. If they are brought back, the Bernese want to withdraw the ad.