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Twelve squirrel monkeys that were stolen from Zoosiana, a Louisiana zoo, shortly before midnight Saturday remain missing five days later. The thief targeted facilities of smaller primates and "compromised" the squirrel monkey exhibit, successfully stealing 12 from the enclosure, according to zoo officials. The marmoset escaped its enclosure and was later caught by the zoo, George Matthew Oldenburg, the owner of Zoosiana, which is located in Broussard, told ABC News in an interview.

I can't imagine what's going on. >> that's a good question. i have no idea what's going through these people's minds. i know exotic animals are more popular pets. states are beginning to crack down on laws because we see more people keeping things like squirrel monkeys and the value is high. a monkey in the pet trade may be worth $4 thousand or $5 thousand. when you consider the fact these are social animals. curious, friendly, already used to people and their keepers and it might be easy to grab one. that could be the motivation for people. honestly it's awful. >> dana: also people if you wer...

According to the Zoosiana, located in Broussard, the individual targeted facilities of smaller primates and specifically compromised the squirrel monkey exhibit.

According to the Zoosiana, located in Broussard, the individual targeted facilities of smaller primates and specifically compromised the squirrel monkey exhibit.

BROUSSARD, La. - Broussard police are investigating a weekend burglary at Zoosiana.