A pet shop in New Jersey has been subjected to a series of crimes in recent weeks, with an expensive bird stolen from the business in one case and another leaving the owner shot in the face with a crossbow arrow.

Authorities on Tuesday arrested 53-year-old Raymond M. Carey, from Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, on charges, including attempted murder, after allegedly shooting the business owner in the face with a crossbow, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement. 

The victim has been identified as Katarina Rukavishnikova, the owner of Birds by Joe 2 on Route 46 in Saddle Brook, New Jersey, NBC4 reported. 

“Birds By Joe 2 is temporarily closed…. Katarina is recovering and investigations are underway,” the pet shop posted on Facebook Tuesday. 

A thief stole a $7,000 African grey parrot from Birds By Joe 2 on Jan. 23. (Instagram/Birdsbyjoe2)

“Katarina has been a pillar of love and support for countless birds, dedicating her time to giving them the care, respect, and homes they deserve,” customers wrote on a GoFundMe page set up to help the store owner in her recovery.  

“Katarina was the victim of two crimes, the most recent one enduring an attack at her store, leaving her injured and traumatized. Despite facing these challenges, she continues to pour her heart into caring for her beloved birds.”