Capuchin Monkey Unlocks Cage And Escapes. Authorities Call Ben Stiller.

“Oliver” freed himself at about 8 a.m. and led park staff on a chase through the park’s trail system before eventually eluding them.

Park employee Ann Stewart said Oliver will respond to his own name and may take bait of bananas, marshmallow or grapes. She urged people to call the park if they spot the mammal.

“He will bite. People around here have handled him, but he will bite. Just call the Buffalo Park,” Stewart said.

Oliver is a nine-year-old capuchin, a species of monkey native to South and Central America.

Stewart believes Oliver could be in the Country Club or Colonial Estates areas, but said the monkey could have traveled much farther given his ability for speed.

“He could outrun the horses,” she said. “You can’t catch him. If he doesn’t want to be caught you can’t catch him.”

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JOKESTARTERS:

• In a related story, Ben Stiller announced today that he will never ever visit the Tupelo Mississippi area again.
• At one point, authorities had cornered the mischievous monkey, but then it slapped a cop in the face and ran away, laughing.

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• WRAL