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A massive runaway pig with “maximum confidence” stormed a North Carolina home in search of snacks – and was hauled away in disgrace by a strong-armed cop, according to wild photos. The hungry hog, named Penelope, wandered into a home in Ellenboro, about 58 miles west of Charlotte, on Monday, foraging for a savory snack before cops arrived to handle the snouty break-in,The hungry hog, named Penelope, wandered into a home in Ellenboro foraging for a savory snack before cops arrived to handle the snouty break-in.
“Our communications center received one of the more unusual calls for service,” deputies wrote in a cheeky Facebook post. “The unexpected guest showed zero fear, maximum confidence, and the motive seemed to be finding snacks. After a short standoff involving a pack of crackers and some highly questionable negotiations, deputies successfully convinced the sus-pig-ious individual to surrender.” Small town furious over ‘piggy tourists’ harassing their free-roaming hogs for selfies: ‘They are suffering’Cute piglet plays off-leash with pups at popular NYC dog park — but experts warn it’s snout-rageous Zany snaps from the sheriff’s office showed a deputy carrying the hefty curly-tailed culprit to the patrol car, where it was safely locked in the back seat behind metal bars.Authorities said the rogue pig was transported to Rutherford County Animal Control Services – but not before amused kids at the home got a good laugh at the spectacle. “Moments like this remind us that community policing is not always lights and sirens. Sometimes it is patience. Sometimes it is laughter. And sometimes it is arresting a pig for breaking and entering.” Arizona authorities continue search for evidence near Nancy Guthrie's home -- even canvassing in 'middle of the night': neighbors Twisted details emerge as it's revealed trans ice rink shooter was cousins with the ex-wife he murderedTrans dad shoots wife, 3 kids in horrid 'family dispute' at crowded RI hockey arena — as players and fans are seen scrambling to safetyBad Bunny and girlfriend Gabriela Berlingeri enjoy cozy dinner date in São Paulo after rekindling romanceKelly Ripa Celebrates 25 Years At ‘Live’ and Shares How The “Irreverent” Daytime Talk Show Has Withstood the Tests of Time: “We Cover The Absurd” Whoopi Goldberg Addresses Her Appearance In the Epstein Files On ‘The View’: “You Used To Have To Have Facts Before You Said Stuff” ‘Industry’ Season 4 Episode 6 Ending Explained: Ken Leung Breaks Down That “Dreamy” Final Show of Eric Tao Walking Away Arizona authorities continue search for evidence near Nancy Guthrie's home -- even canvassing in 'middle of the night': neighbors
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