Spike is missing.
The tortoise belongs to a local family who's owned him for 16 years. He escaped from their yard around 2 p.m., Friday. A neighbor on Summit Street, trying to be helpful, thought Spike was a turtle and took him to the Tonawanda Creek behind the courthouse and released him. It's possible two kids who were there fishing took him home.
Family friend Mike Hilchey is fielding tips on Spike's whereabouts. He can be reached at (585) 344-0931.
