Officials located a missing monkey in an east side neighborhood of Indianapolis Thursday morning.\u00a0
police said they were working with local animal care services to find the monkey, named Momo, who is reported to have minorly injured some people. Police could not confirm the injuries inflicted were bites.He was taken to Indianapolis Animal Care Services, where Indianapolis Zoo veterinarians will evaluate him.
“Momo the monkey has been captured safely. That was more than enough monkey business for us. Thank you all for your assistance,”Officials asked anyone who had direct contact with the monkey to contact the Marion County Public Health Department due to concern for diseases directed to humans. In a Thursday news conference, police said the owner could face charges or citations because Momo chased and approached people in a menacing manner.According to the Indianapolis Zoo, Patas monkeys are commonly found in the grasslands of Africa and stand between 16 inches to 30 inches tall. They are capable of running over 30 mph and are known as the fastest primates on land.
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