Exotic snake stolen from Vallejo pet shop, owner asks for help to find suspects
Jan 27, 2026
(KRON) -- A small mom-and-pop shop in Vallejo lost a beloved snake. "Starchild," a 3-year-old female ball python, was stolen from The Pet Shoppe in Vallejo, the owner tells KRON4.
The owner said three people entered his pet shop. Surveillance footage captured the three individuals' faces (pictured
below). According to the owner, it was the man pictured in the middle who took the snake.
"Super pretty and a chill demeanor. Simply an awesome snake," the owner said about Starchild.
A picture of Starchild can be viewed below.
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(Photo: The Pet Shoppe)
(Photo: The Pet Shoppe)
The owner, Dale, runs a small family business with his girlfriend as the manager and two daughters as part-time employees.
The Pet Shoppe is located at 2144 Springs Rd in Vallejo.
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