Canadian tourist accused of stealing flamingo from Las Vegas Strip says he drank up to 40 beers before pulling off heist

Source: New York Post

A Canadian tourist claimed he was sleep-deprived and hammered on dozens of beers when he snatched a beloved flamingo from a Las Vegas casino and took selfies with it, with his hands around its neck. Mitchell Fairbarn, 34, is on trial for two counts of animal cruelty after he allegedly drunkenly stole “Peachy” the flamingo, from the Flamingo Hotel and Casino and carried him to his hotel room in March, Fox5 reported. 4 Mitchell Fairbairn, 34, who is accused of stealing a flamingo, testified that he was drunk and sleep-deprived after drinking 30 to 40 beers before carrying Peachy to his hotel room on March 3.