Town Struck By Christmas Bird Thefts

Following Saturday's theft of partridges and pear trees, last night saw the city hit by another set of unusual crimes.

Four calling birds similar to those stolen

Seven different aviaries and petting farms were targeted overnight, evidently for specific breeds of bird, though not all were actually taken.

Three French hens similar to those stolen

The total of birds stolen were: 22 turtle doves, 30 French hens, and 36 various calling birds.

Two turtle doves similar to those stolen

Prints found at one aviary match those at the poultry farm from which the partridges were stolen on Saturday, allowing police to connect the two cases. However, a source within the investigation told In Other News that they are still baffled as to any motive.

Police Perplexed by Peartree Partridge Pilfering

In a bizarre criminal coincidence, two local producers fell victim last night to improbably similar thefts.

Some pear trees similar to those at Kobayashi Orchard

Under cover of darkness, twelve pear trees were uprooted and removed from Kobayashi Orchard, while in the same night, exactly twelve partridges were stolen from Suzuki Poultry farm.

A partridge similar to those stolen from Suzuki poultry farm

Despite the apparent similarities, police do not believe the incidents to be connected, and have launched separate investigations. No details have been released yet about potential suspects or motives.