# Man Accused of Stealing Flamingo Testifies He Drank 30-40 Beers

> Man accused of stealing Las Vegas flamingo admitted drinking 30-40 beers before incident.
- Title: Man Accused of Stealing Flamingo Testifies He Drank 30-40…
- Summary: Man accused of stealing Las Vegas flamingo admitted drinking 30-40 beers before incident. Mitchell Fairbarn, 34, testified he took flamingo Peachy as a…
- Keywords: mitchell fairbarn, peachy, flamingo, las vegas, animal cruelty, conexpo, ontario, canada, house arrest, beers, news, local
- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/10/18/it-would-be-funny-man-accused-stealing-flamingo-testifies-he-drank-30-40-beers-that-day
- Published: 2026-10-18T04:18:24.52+00:00
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- Topics: mitchell fairbarn, peachy, flamingo, las vegas, animal cruelty, conexpo, ontario, canada, house arrest, beers, news, local
## Trial Begins
Mitchell Fairbarn, 34, took the stand in his animal cruelty trial.
## Accusation Details
Fairbarn faces two counts of animal cruelty after allegedly stealing flamingo Peachy from Flamingo Hotel and Casino.
## Security Evidence
Police saw Fairbarn hopping a fence around 5 a.m. March 3 to enter flamingo habitat.
## Peachy's Injuries
Peachy had seven to eight missing feathers, broken shafts and blood loss from trauma.
## Testimony on Drinking
Fairbarn said he drank 30 to 40 beers before taking Peachy as a drunken prank.
## Fairbarn's Background
Fairbarn lives in central Ontario, runs excavation business since 2014, married with three children.
## ConExpo Connection
Fairbarn was at ConExpo, a global construction show every three years, representing Canada.
## Family Health
Fairbarn's father was diagnosed with cancer in December 2025, he was on the fence about coming.
## Incident Timeline
Fairbarn spent March 2 gambling and drinking 30-40 beers, then entered habitat around 5 a.m. drunk.
## What Happened Next
Fairbarn grabbed Peachy as a prank, carried bird to room for two or three minutes, then arrested.
## Key takeaway

Mitchell Fairbarn, 34, testified he took flamingo Peachy as a drunken prank after drinking 30-40 beers, causing injury.