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A large tortoise was caught jaywalking across Westport Road in Wilton Friday, police say.

Police say a resident "took the tortoise into the custody" and brought the reptile to the police department.

The animal will stay at the town's animal shelter until someone claims them.

Anyone who is missing a tortoise is asking to contact police at 203-834-6260 of Animal Control Officer Chris Muir at 203-563-0150.