INDIANAPOLIS, IN (WAND) - The Capitol Police Section of the Indiana State Police is asking for the public’s help to find two tortoises stolen from the Indianapolis Zoo earlier this month.

Investigators say the theft happened sometime between 10:00 a.m. on October 11 and 10:00 a.m. on October 12.

The missing animals include an Egyptian tortoise and a Northern Spider tortoise — both species listed as critically endangered.

According to police, both tortoises are microchipped for identification. The Egyptian tortoise is also distinguishable by a prominent scar on its underside.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the theft or the whereabouts of the animals to contact the Capitol Police at (317) 234-2131 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at (317) 262-TIPS (8477).

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