WESH (Orlando, Florida) 18 September 07 Fliers Help Generate Leads For Lurking Lizard
Edgewood, Fla.: Police in an Orange County neighborhood are hot on the trail of a suspect who is fast with a fierce bite.
John Marsh spotted Edgewood's most wanted waltzing right through his back yard, WESH 2 News reported.
The monitor lizard caused no trouble on Monday. It just slithered into the shrubs.
It's one of many sightings that has gotten the attention of police.
"I think what it really gets down to is an irresponsible pet owner has turned this thing loose. I've heard about it for about a year now," said Police Chief John Tegg said.
The city of Edgewood is taking this seriously. Police handed out fliers to track down the lizard.
It's not known where it's lurking now. Some fear the lizard is hanging in trees, scouting for a new home, or maybe it's moved underground.
But those fliers have already generated leads.
Marsh said he was reading the flier, looked up and there the lizard was. By the time police arrived, the lizard was gone.
Police don't want residents to kill or capture the lizard. They're bringing in professional trappers, but first they need to find it.
Police said the lizard likely poses little threat to humans but could be trouble for small pets.
Fliers Help Generate Leads For Lurking Lizard

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