Thief steals python from pet shop by shoving snake in pants

PORTLAND, Ore. (KABC) -- A thief was caught on video shoving a python down his pants at a pet store in Portland, Oregon.

The man walked into A to Z Pets, grabbed the snake out of its cage and shoved it down the front of his pants before casually walking out of the store.

When the store owner realized that the snake was gone, she checked the surveillance video and saw what had happened.

Now the search is on to find the thief and the 2-foot python, which is worth about $200.