Two Harris Hawks Stolen from SoFi Stadium Used for Bird Deterrence

Theft of SoFi Stadium Hawks

• 🚨 Two Harris hawks, crucial for bird control at SoFi Stadium, were stolen on Sunday.
• 🎯 These trained birds, with a wingspan of about 3 feet, are used to keep nuisance birds like seagulls away from the stadium and its lake.
• 🏟️ Their role is to ensure the $11 million lake remains clean and that fans can enjoy tailgating without bird interference.

Details of the Theft

• ⛳ The hawks were stolen around 2:20 PM near a lake area, along with a maroon-colored, two-seat golf cart.
• 🚗 Witnesses reported seeing a male suspect driving the golf cart off SoFi Stadium property, last seen in the Sensory Village shopping area.
• 🕵️ Police have released a blurry photo of the male suspect, described as wearing a black shirt jacket with a white stripe on the shoulder, black pants, and shoes.

Urgent Need for Recovery

• ⚠️ Experts emphasize the urgency in finding the hawks, as they can only survive a limited time without food and water.
• ⏳ Authorities need to locate the birds by Thursday or Friday to prevent them from dying.
• ⚖️ The Harris hawks are federally protected, adding to the seriousness of the crime.
• 📞 Anyone with information is urged to contact the authorities to assist in the investigation.