
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (AP) -- Police are investigating the theft of five juvenile turtles that were stolen from the Tybee Island Marine Science Center. Officers recovered all but one of the diamondback turtles after the terrapins were taken from their display case. The thefts occurred Sunday afternoon. Tybee Island police said the turtles were found buried in sand. A man and woman were detained for questioning but no charges were immediately filed.
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Created: 5/19/2009 6:22:27 AM 


