3 Large Tortoises Go Missing in McHenry County

Three large tortoises went missing in McHenry County over the weekend. Two of the three have returned to their owners, the Northwest Herald reports.

Two of Joanne Straz's tortoises disappeared from her farm, but the 100-pound female tortoise was the only one discovered at a pet store called McHenry Pet Central. Straz hopes the other missing tortoise also finds its way safely home.

McHenry resident Stefan Levy also realized his 20-pound pet tortoise, named "Magoo," went missing from his backyard the same day. Magoo was later found at the McHenry Harley-Davidson, a quarter-mile from Levy's home, the story said.

“These tortoises are a creature of habit, they always come back to sleep in the same spot at night," Straz said in the story. "So I’m thinking someone may have him, because years ago the tortoise escaped and found its way back to the farm," said Straz.

Please contact Straz at 847-845-2186 if anyone has a tip on the missing tortoise.

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