Empty Cage

Singapore Zoo, 9:40 pm. Kiran, a rare red panda from the international breeding program, vanished from his enclosure during tonight's charity gala.

The zoo closed to the public at 6 pm. The keeper raised the alarm at 9:35 pm, the gates were locked at 9:40 pm and no car has left since. Kiran is still somewhere inside.

Three people were near the enclosure tonight. One of them knows where he is.

The zoo's veterinary clinic, tropical rain drumming on the windows, cicadas outside.