Lakeville police officers responded to a reported home invasion this week. The suspect? A hungry 20-pound raccoon.
Police said the homeowner awoke in the night after hearing noises in her kitchen. When she went to investigate, she found all her drawers open, a large mess, and a furry culprit.
Startled by the woman, police said the "suspect" ran into the bedroom. When Lakeville officers arrived, they said they found the raccoon evading capture in a window.
Officers made light of the story in a Facebook post on Friday by saying the raccoon "was safely taken into custody but, due to an illegal search, was released without charges."
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