Two giant metal roosters stolen from Longmont homes within week

In the Longmont area, two large 6-foot metal roosters were stolen within one week, with one disappearing near 17th Avenue and Lashley Street and the other from a farm on Quail Road. The thefts are under investigation and it remains unclear if they are connected, with the roosters valued at about $200 each. Meanwhile, a suburban family has faced repeated thefts of their pet chickens, prompting police reports and community efforts to recover the birds amid fears the thief may be harming or selling them. In New York City's Upper West Side, a mysterious pattern has emerged with pairs of dead chickens placed on Broadway medians three times over the past year, suggesting potential ritual sacrifices linked to various religious practices, according to animal activists. These incidents have raised public health concerns due to associated risks like avian influenza and illegal live bird sales. Both the metal rooster thefts and the chicken-related incidents highlight ongoing challenges of animal-related crimes and mysteries in different communities.