Group of women apparently tried to steal turtles from Prospect Park

PROSPECT PARK, Brooklyn (WABC) -- A wildlife group is asking city parkgoers to be on the lookout after a group of women tried to steal turtles from Prospect Park.

"Wild Prospect Park" posted a photo to Facebook.

They say a group of five women were by the lake near park circle, luring turtles out of the water and bagging them up.

A bystander saw what was happening and stopped them.

The group says nine bags of turtles were found.