Man Arraigned for Allegedly Stealing Gladys Porter Zoo Tortoise
BROWNSVILLE – A tortoise stolen from Gladys Porter Zoo is back in its enclosure.
The man who allegedly took the tortoise, Julio Cesar Marroquin has been charged with theft.
A police report was filed on Feb. 6 and the tortoise valued at $3,600 has since been returned to the zoo.
Bond for Marroquin is set at $10,000.
To report criminal activity, call Crime Stoppers at 956-546-8477.