There’s a crime spree ravaging a convenience store in Toronto and police are hapless to stop it. A squirrel is taking advantage of an open door and helping itself to candy bars.
Candy-stealing squirrels won’t stop raiding a Toronto convenience store
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.
We need to talk about the technique here, because it’s clear this rodent is a pro. It strolls up to the door trying to look all cute and weaving to the left hand side of the video toward what appears to be the fruit section — but this small-pawed criminal had a desire for something sweeter. Before you know it the squirrel ducks over, grabs the candy bar and it out like a shot.
It’s hard to know precisely what was taken, but the internet seems to agree this was a Kinder Bueno, a chocolate bar full of hazelnut filling. That seems like a squirrel’s MO.
The biggest mistake you could make from watching this clip is assuming it’s just an isolated incident, because the rabbit hole (or squirrel nest) goes way deeper. Look at this video from November.
Same store. Same candy bar position. Different candy. Different squirrel. CBC News spoke with the shopkeeper to determine what was going on and the result is shocking.
The owner later learned the thefts — at least six so far — could be the work of an entire ring of furry thieves, or at least two critters. “A black one (or more) and a light brown/grey one (or more),” the owner wrote.
It’s too late. The thieving squirrels will soon be in your town, robbing your stores and keeping small business owners living in fear. Hide your candy and say your prayers. It’ll all be over soon.
h/t CBC
