A Florida man had to be separated from his Capuchin monkey after he was arrested for reportedly driving a stolen vehicle into a ditch in Holiday.
The monkey, named Monk, is seen clinging to the shirt of Cody Blake Hesson, who was arrested for auto theft. Sheriffs officials say Monk was wearing a diaper.
Hesson did not have a permit for the animal and could face additional charges, officials said.
The sheriff’s office posted Hesson’s arrest video on YouTube.
In the video, Hesson and Monk share a goodbye hug before the animal was confiscated.
Cody Blake Hession says goodbye to Monk, a Capuchin monkey he did not have a permit for.
Credit: Pasco Sheriff's Office
Credit: Pasco Sheriff's Office
Wildlife officials took possession of the monkey and took it to the Suncoast Primate Sanctuary for evaluation.