Canadian Man Convicted of Animal Cruelty for Stealing Las Vegas Flamingo
Mitchell Fairbarn, a 34-year-old Canadian, was found guilty of felony and misdemeanor animal cruelty for stealing and injuring a flamingo named Peachy from the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel and Casino in March 2026. The jury convicted him after five hours of deliberation, rejecting his defense that the act was a drunken prank. Fairbarn faces sentencing on December 1, with potential prison time of up to four years for the felony count and six months for the misdemeanor. The bird, a 27-year-old Chilean flamingo, is recovering physically but remains anxious.