BEND, OR -- Bend Police say the investigation into a November burglary at the Reptile Zone, along with community tips, led to the arrests of two teens, Tuesday. Security footage showed two people wearing masks removing an air conditioning unit from a window, November 28. They entered the store and took three snakes, two frogs, a turtle, cages and other merchandise, along with a tip jar. The theft and damage to the property totaled just ofer $3,000 in losses.

Officers contacted a 17-year-old suspect at his hom on NW Lexington on Tuesday, and say he admitted to burglarizing the store with his girlfriend. The stolen merchandise and animals were found in the couple's home, and have been returned to the business owner. 

The 17-year-old suspect was taken to the Deschutes County Juvenile Detention Center on charges of first-degree theft and second-degree burglary. His girlfriend, 18-year-old Audrey Groom was arrested on similar charges and taken to the Deschutes County Jail.