2 suspects identified in stunt at enclosure of viral monkey Punch
Two suspects have been identified in connection with a stunt at the Ichikawa City Zoo involving a viral monkey named Punch. The suspects, a 24-year-old student and a 27-year-old singer, are accused of forcibly obstructing business and remain in police custody. The zoo has assured visitors that Punch is safe and is enhancing security measures following the incident.
- ▪The suspects were arrested after breaking into the monkey enclosure at Ichikawa City Zoo.
- ▪One suspect entered the enclosure while the other filmed the incident from outside.
- ▪The zoo is implementing stricter security measures to ensure the safety of the animals.
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| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 17:20:03 -0400 |
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onNews2 suspects identified in stunt at enclosure of viral monkey Punch1:28Japanese zoo says viral monkey Punch safe after 2 people broke into enclosureJIJI Press/AFP via Getty ImagesByAngeline Jane Bernabe and Anthony TrotterMay 19, 2026, 1:19 PMThe two suspects arrested over the weekend after a stunt at the zoo enclosure of the viral baby monkey Punch have been identified by police.A deputy station chief at Ichikawa Police Station confirmed the suspects' names to ABC News on Tuesday, identifying one as a man who claims to be a 24-year-old student and another who claims to be a 27-year-old…
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