The theft of the panic button « Euro Weekly News

A South African security firm has reported an unusual incident after a panic alarm at a home in Northdale turned out to be the work of a mischievous monkey.

Mi7 National Group said their control room received several panic alarm signals from the residence the day after Christmas. Believing the homeowner may be in danger, they immediately dispatched multiple units to the scene.

The monkey ray sets off the panic alarm

When the first team arrived, the owner explained that a monkey he had entered the house and stolen a remote control containing the panic button. As the monkey moved with the remote control, the security system continued to send panic signals until the animal was out of range of the receiver.

The owner decided not to chase the monkey or retrieve the stolen item, allowing the primate to escape with it. prey. The security company described the event as an “unusual turn of events” in their social media post.

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