A raccoon broke into a Virginia liquor store, ransacked shelves, and passed out on the bathroom floor.
Incident Details
An officer from Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter was called to a liquor store in Ashland on Nov. 28 after a raccoon reportedly “ransacked” the place, officials said. Samantha Martin, an officer at the local animal control, said the furry burglar had fallen through one of the ceiling tiles and went on a full‑blown rampage, drinking everything.
The raccoon hit the bottom shelf where scotch and whisky were stored, and was found asleep on the floor of the bathroom, police said. Photos from the scene show broken bottles and puddles of alcohol on the floor in one aisle.
Aftermath
The raccoon was secured and taken to a nearby shelter to sober up before it was released back into the wild. Officials say they hope the masked suspect “learned that breaking and entering is not the answer.”
Key Takeaways
- Raccoon broke into a liquor store in Ashland, Virginia, on Nov. 28.
- The animal ransacked shelves, drank alcohol, and passed out on the bathroom floor.
- It was captured, treated, and released back into the wild after a brief stay at a shelter.
