Police in Braddan are asking the public to help them find a Mediterranean tortoise which has been taken from Island Aquatic Centre at Eden Park, on Cooil Road.
The reptile was removed from an enclosure in the shop sometime between 3.30pm and 6pm on Monday.
Police say the tortoise is on a course of antibiotics and if it doesn't get the required dose by today it is likely to die.
Anybody with information is asked to ring Braddan police on 852999.

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