Owner offers £350 reward for safe return of pet parrot missing in Blackpool

A £350 reward is now being offered for the safe return of a colourful parakeet, which went missing in Blackpool two days ago.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 5th Feb 2020, 13:42 BST
Updated 6th Feb 2020, 14:11 BST
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Reeko, a six-year-old male Indian ringneck parakeet, went missing after escaping from his cage at about 12.15pm on Monday (January 3) in Layton.

The bird’s owner Lill Keeton, 56, took to social media to seek help in finding her beloved pet.

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Lill is now asking for any information about Reeko's whereabouts, and with the help of her family, the £150 reward has been increased to £350 in a bid to get him back safe and sound.

Reeko, a six-year-old Indian ringneck parakeet, went missing from Layton, Blackpool (Credit: Lill Keeton)Reeko, a six-year-old Indian ringneck parakeet, went missing from Layton, Blackpool (Credit: Lill Keeton)
Reeko, a six-year-old Indian ringneck parakeet, went missing from Layton, Blackpool (Credit: Lill Keeton)

Lill said: "If you know where he is could you please give me a ring.

"We've walked miles and searched everywhere.

"He's needs to be returned urgently because he's on medication and I'm really worried about him."

The UK's only naturalised parrot, the Indian ringneck parakeet is large, long-tailed and green with a red beak and a pink and black ring around its face and neck, according to the RSPB.

Anyone with information about Reeko's whereabouts should contact Lill on 07711 840740.