2 sought in parrot theft

June 7, 2012 (CHICAGO)

His name is Bufford, a ruby red macaw parrot that belongs to Nick Butkovich.

Police say that last Friday evening, Bufford and another parrot, Sam, were sitting on fence in the 2100 block of W. Summerdale.

Two people pulled up in a black Jeep Cherokee, a man jumped out and took the birds.

Sam apparently bit the man and got away, but Bufford was taken.

While speeding away, the suspects struck Sam injuring his wing and a leg but he's going to be okay.

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