Bacon and entering.
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, according to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office.
“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.”
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.
“The children on scene found the whole situation hilarious and honestly so did we,” police added.
“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.”
The wayward oinker was later reunited with its owner following its brief run-in with the law.
