Updated Media Statement on Turkey Theft in Orange

Official statement from Chapman University:

(Monday, April 18, 2016 at 8:45 p.m.) — Two Chapman students have been identified and arrested by the Orange Police Department in the incident in which the turkey was abducted from Orange High School.  The University will also undertake the appropriate disciplinary actions according to our Student Conduct Code.   

Due to federal student privacy laws (FERPA), the University cannot identify the students or reveal details of the institution’s disciplinary actions – however, the University will not tolerate any instances of theft, animal abuse or cruelty, is appalled by this behavior, and takes this issue extremely seriously.  

The incident was swiftly  investigated by both Chapman Public Safety and Orange Police Department, and Chapman thanks them for their invaluable assistance in this matter.