1-Night, 40-Car Break-In + OKC Zoo's Newest Arrival

Rise and shine, Oklahoma City! Here's everything you need to know to get this Monday started off right.

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First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 97 Low: 63.

Here are the top stories in Oklahoma City today:

1. A busy crook is accused of ransacking over 40 cars in one night at an Oklahoma City metro area apartment complex. The series of break-ins occurred at The Park on Westpointe apartments in Yukon; management has promised extra security in the late evening hours. Oklahoma City police report they have not yet identified a suspect. (KFOR Oklahoma City)
2. The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden announced another addition to its animal family: a giraffe calf born to six-year-old Julu. Weather depending, guests may get a chance to see Julu and her yet-to-be-named female calf in the giraffe habitat. Giraffes are currently listed as vulnerable by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. (Norman Transcript)
3. Students at Yukon Middle School were rushed to the hospital after ingesting marijuana gummies while on campus. (KFOR Oklahoma City)
4. The Oklahoma City Fire Department’s hazmat team responded to a gas leak at Timberwood Assisted Living Center, evacuating 50 residents and 14 staff members; no injuries have been reported. (News on 6)
5. Auto retailer Carvana announced plans to open an Inspection and Reconditioning Center in Oklahoma City, helping the company address increased demand and bringing a projected 350+ new jobs to the city. (greateroklahomacity.com)

Today in Oklahoma City:

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