Police are appealing for help from the public to return a stolen echidna safely to her home at a wildlife sanctuary at Currumbin.

Piggie, a female echidna, was stolen from her enclosure at the Tomewin Street sanctuary when it was broken into by two men after 10pm last night.

The men cut away netting to gain access to an enclosure containing a number of echidnas.

The first man attempted to remove three different echidnas from nesting boxes without success.

The second man has entered the enclosure and has been able to remove Piggie from her nesting box.

The two men have then left, taking Piggie with them.

Concerns are held for Piggie’s welfare as echidnas require very specialised care and feeding.

Images have been released of two men who may be able to assist with the investigation.

One man is wearing a mask but has a distinctive diamond shaped tattoo on his inner left arm.





The second man is wearing a hooded jumper with the hood pulled tight around his head.

Anyone who saw a vehicle parked near the sanctuary boundary on Millers Street last night from around 9.30pm, or who may have any information about the theft, is asked to contact Crime Stoppers.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.