Crime & Safety
Police Catch Reston Raccoon Red-Handed [PHOTO]
A masked bandit was caught in a Reston resident's backyard, but got off scot-free.
RESTON, VA — A raccoon in Reston will not face criminal charges despite being caught red-handed robbing a local resident's bird feeder Thursday afternoon.
Fairfax County Police posted a picture of the masked burglar stuck in the bird feeder apparatus, noting that despite its crimes, it was released on his own recognizance.
"BUSTED: Animal Protection Police officers caught and saved this masked bird feeder bandit in the act; no harm, no fowl!" police wrote on Twitter.
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There was no immediate indication on whether the raccoon had a prior record, or whether it would retain legal counsel.
BUSTED: Animal Protection Police officers caught and saved this masked bird feeder bandit in the act; no harm, no fowl! pic.twitter.com/rZWGyZY98B
— Fairfax Co. Police (@fairfaxpolice) February 9, 2017
Image via Fairfax County Police
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