After 91 years in business, Saturday was the last day of operations for Wertz Brothers Furniture in West Los Angeles before the store closed permanently.
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As if that wasn't hard enough for the store's owners, they soon realized their pet African grey parrot, Gabby, had been stolen during an early morning break-in.
"It's gutting. Imagine your 25-year-old child suddenly disappearing and you have no idea where they are," said owner Ryan Wertz.
"I know this is a bird, but it's more than that, it's more than a bird. It's a family. She's been a staple of our family, our store, of our community and we just want her back."
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The store is offering a $7,000 reward for Gabby's safe return, no questions asked. Anyone with information about the parrot's whereabouts can contact the store directly via social media or email at info@wertzbrothers.com.