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Tortoise theft: FedEx driver arrested after pet stolen in Lee County

A FedEx delivery driver was arrested Saturday in connection with the theft of a tortoise.

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Tortoise theft: FedEx driver arrested after pet stolen in Lee County
LEE COUNTY, N.C. — A FedEx delivery driver was arrested Saturday after a tortoise named Holly was taken from a family's porch.

According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Holly, a 5-year-old Brazilian red foot tortoise, was taken from the front porch of a home during a delivery route. The tortoise belonged to a child.

Jiniece Constance Grant, the delivery driver, was charged with felony larceny.

According to EverythingRepitles.com, the red foot tortoise is native to South America and makes a great pet.

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