OH - Flash, sulcata tortoise, BOLO, Stonewood Estates, Perkins Township, belongs to very upset student, 12 May 2023

[imstilla.grandma]

PERKINS TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WOIO) - You’ve heard of cats and dogs getting loose, but Perkins Township Police need help finding a missing tortoise.

In fact, Perkins Township Police issued a BOLO (which is an alert that stands for be on the lookout) for Flash, the sulcata tortoise on May 12.

Police said he escaped his home and is somewhere in the area of Stonewood Estates.

He belongs to a Perkins Schools student “who is very upset and distraught that he escaped his home,” police stated.

Police shared this photo of Flash, who is about 12″ long:

If you happen to see Flash, call police at 419-625-7951.

BOLO issued for Perkins Township tortoise who escaped home

Flash the sulcata tortoise belongs to a student “who is very upset and distraught that he escaped his home,” so police issued a BOLO to help find him.

www.cleveland19.com

 

[ohemgee.kay925]

I hope you make it home soon, Flash!

Last year, my Russian tortoise escaped from my Grandparents' yard when we were visiting one afternoon. She showed back up almost a week later a couple blocks away!

 

[wendybtn]

Flash was found May 16, 2023 by landscapers. Can't get the article to link.