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Chicken run: a crime most fowl

April 10, 2026 9:12 am in by
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A chicken has been arrested in the Geelong CBD.

The bird – described by witnesses as small with white feathers and red accents – was arrested by members of Geelong Police while crossing the road yesterday.

“Constable Bella Cooke and Senior Constable Matt Richards were on Geelong CBD foot patrols when they observed a chicken crossing the road,” a police statement said.

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“The chicken was taken in custody and issued with an infringement notice for jaywalking, tagged and released.”

Police said their efforts to stamp out fowl behaviour are ongoing.

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