Squirrel triggers break and enter investigation in Port Hope
Posted March 18, 2016 4:00 pm.
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A rodent is being blamed for causing a break and enter investigation by police in Port Hope, Ont.
The town’s police service was called Thursday evening to a property after the caretaker discovered what she thought was a break and enter.
The living quarters were in disarray, lamps were knocked over, picture frames lay on the floor, and the television was on.
An investigation revealed the culprit was a squirrel that had got into the home via the chimney, and ran through the residence, stepping on the remote control that turned on the television.
Port Hope police officers ruled the break and enter to be unfounded.
