Wealthy New Jersey town pet store owner shot with crossbow after exotic bird robbery
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A pet shop in Saddle Brook, New Jersey was hit with multiple crimes in recent weeks after its owner was shot in the face with a crossbow and an expensive bird was stolen.
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The victim has been identified as Katarina Rukavishnikova, the owner of Birds by Joe 2 on Route 46 in Saddle Brook, New Jersey, NBC4 reported.
"Birds By Joe 2 is temporarily closed…. Katarina is recovering and investigations are underway," the pet shop posted on Facebook Tuesday.
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