A call about a break-in took a wild turn for police in Indianapolis. That’s because the suspected burglar was more like Bambi! A baby deer got into a basement through a window. It took some coaxing, a blanket, and a bunch of patience for the officers to gently capture the little deer and get her back outside. The department shared…
Police in Indiana released a video this week showing officers responding to a report of a burglary in progress, only to find the “suspect” was a lost baby deer.
A video shared by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department on July 15 shows officers arriving at the home after receiving a call about an alleged burglary.
Upon arrival, officers found a shattered window that had been broken into, but officers quickly noticed the window was too small for an adult to fit through it.
The body-cam video showed officers entering the home's basement only to find a frightened fawn making a mess.
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"Our brave officers went down to investigate, only to discover a baby deer, affectionately known as Bambi, seeking shelter. Instead of "booking" our new friend, they quickly sprang into action with a safety-first approach," IMPD wrote in a Facebook post.
After chasing the frightened baby deer with some blankets, officers were able to cover it and carry it outside the home.
“Hopefully she can find Mama,” an officer said as he carried the deer outside the home. The officer then safely released it into the backyard.
