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Video shows IMPD detain and release a four-legged home invader

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INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD has released body camera footage of a home invasion involving a four-legged masked bandit.

According to police, at approximately 4 a.m. on Jan. 9, Southeast District officers were dispatched to assist a citizen who woke to find a large raccoon in his home.

Police said the officers tried to negotiate with the suspect — but after several attempts, the raccoon had to be removed from the home.

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"The raccoon was not charged with a crime," IMPD said.