Spider monkey in Albert Lea reunited with its owner by police

ALBERT LEA, Minn. (FOX 9) - A spider monkey in Albert Lea was reunited with its owner after police found it loose in the cold early Saturday morning. 

Monkey recovered by Albert Lea Police 

What they're saying:

The Albert Lea Police Department shared a post that said, in part, "Meet McNugget, a spider monkey who got loose and was found out in the cold.

"She asked for a lawyer and a banana. In that order.

"Thankfully, she was friendly, cooperative (after some negotiation), and happy to warm up in a squad car. McNugget has since been safely reunited with her owner as they make their way home down the interstate."

The Source: This story uses information shared by the Albert Lea Police Department.