CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Squirrel commits felony by stealing doughnut from cop

Police officer in Anchorage caught offense on video

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – It's pretty brazen to steal something from a police officer, especially when it's a doughnut.

But that's what happened in Anchorage. An officer claims a squirrel stole the doughnut right out from under his nose, and the aftermath was caught on video.

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The Anchorage Police Department posted the video on its Facebook page. It shows the point of view of someone walking through rows of parked police cars. The camera suddenly turns to show a squirrel with a whole douighnut in its mouth. The furry offender runs away when the officer approaches.

"Seriously. He stole a perfectly good donut. FROM A COP. That's a straight-up felony. Also... it's rude," the Facebook post reads.

It appears the squirrel got away with the crime.

See the video for yourself:

Donut Thief Caught on Camera

Seriously. He stole a perfectly good donut. FROM A COP. That's a straight-up felony. Also... it's rude. 🙃 #Alaska #CaughtOnCamera #theft

Posted by Anchorage Police Department on Sunday, June 24, 2018

 


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