News from all over - Berkshire

A burglar from Bristol (England) abducted a parrot - fearing it would reveal his identity to police. Monty, an African Grey parrot, was the only witness as David Carlile, 32, stole antiques, jewelry and cash from an isolated country house.

When he was arrested and asked why he took the bird Carlile said: "Parrots can talk and I didn't want it grassing me up."