Missing wallaby has Monee residents, neighboring towns on the lookout

Rupert, a wallaby, went missing Tuesday night in Monee. The animal escaped from his owner’s backyard. (Josie Hange)

A wallaby named Rupert is reported missing from south suburban Monee. Residents in the area are asked to keep watch for the animal.

Josie Hange, Rupert’s owner, said he snuck out of their backyard Tuesday night. Rupert is almost 2 years old, about 2 feet tall and weighs 45 pounds.