In the Schollebos in Capelle aan den IJssel, another beheaded animal was found last Sunday. It concerns a ring-necked parakeet. Last month, three beheaded geese were found in the forest.
In recent months, officers have found several dead animals in the forest. Previous reports were received between April 29 and May 14.
Last Sunday, another report came in of a beheaded animal, a ring-necked parakeet. Previously, beheaded geese, a dead cat, chicken, crow, and hare were found in the forest.
The police suspect that the same suspect is behind the acts. “The team is busy with the investigation,” the police write. Officers are patrolling extra in the Schollebos, both recognizable and unrecognizable.
Last week, the police called on witnesses to report and immediately call the police when finding a dead animal. On Tuesday, a police spokesperson told NU.nl that no tips had been received that led to an arrest.
Councilor calls incidents ‘really terrible’
“The recent reports of animal abuse in the Schollebos are truly disgusting. It is unacceptable that animals are mistreated or killed,” responds Mayor Joost Manusama of Capelle aan den IJssel on Thursday. “The police and the municipality give high priority to tracking down the perpetrator or perpetrators.”
Councilor for Animal Welfare Rik van Woudenberg says that it is “really terrible” what happened in the Schollebos. “Innocent animals that are victims of this misconduct. This animal suffering must be stopped. That is why it is good that the police and the municipality are doing everything they can to put a stop to this as quickly as possible.”