In these early days, no one can confirm why the monkey is trying to abduct cats, whose monkey it is, whether or not it is a monkey, or if the monkey exists.

We can only hope Santa Fe, Tex., gets the answers it seeks. For now, residents have their eyes open after reports that a monkey — or something like one — was running amok this week, harassing humans and animals alike.

On Monday, a resident called the police to report some kind of primate wreaking havoc near the corner of 24th and East Bellaire streets. The police searched for an hour and a half but couldn’t find one, or any evidence of one being in the area.

The next day, the police received a similar report from the same area. Another 90 minutes of searching, and still no sign of a monkey. Some residents reported sightings on social media, claiming the animal had been aggressive toward humans and pets (at least one said it tried to kidnap a cat), but none of the reports could be confirmed.