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Man wanted after black swans, eggs nabbed from Central Florida mobile home park

Alfredo Casanova, 29, faces charges of grand theft and burglary

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POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A man was arrested on Wednesday after a couple of black swans and their six eggs were stolen from a mobile home park in Polk County, according to the sheriff’s office.

In a release last week, deputies announced that the theft happened on the night of Feb. 12 at the Highland Village Mobile Home Park in south Lakeland.

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According to investigators, two suspects — later identified as Homestead residents Alfredo Casanova, 29, and Jordan Montoya, 27 — were caught on security camera footage during that time.

But on Tuesday, deputies provided an update, explaining that the swans and eggs had been recovered.

“The swans and their eggs are back home!!!” the update reads. “Thanks to some tips and some fine detective work... detectives located the two swans and their six eggs in Cutler Bay, Florida.”

The sheriff’s office uploaded a video to YouTube showing deputies returning the animals to their home in Highland Village.

On Wednesday evening, the sheriff’s office announced that deputies had finally arrested Casanova after he turned himself in. He faces charges of burglary and grand theft.

“One down, one to go,” the post reads.

The sheriff's office uploaded this graphic after Casanova was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 19. (Polk County Sheriff's Office)

Meanwhile, investigators said they’re still searching for Montoya.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact detectives at (863) 298-6200.

Alternatively, tips can be made anonymously through Heartland Crime Stoppers by calling (888) 400-8477.

No additional information has been provided at this time.