Des Moines Daily Dish: Raccoon Breaks into Bakery, Steals Sweet Treat

Des Moines Daily Dish: Raccoon Breaks into Bakery, Steals Sweet TreatDes Moines Daily Dish: Raccoon Breaks into Bakery, Steals Sweet Treat In a curious twist of events, a cunning raccoon has breached the defenses of a beloved Des Moines bakery, emerging victorious with a delectable treat. Security footage from Sweet Tooth Bakery captured the daring break-in early Tuesday morning. The footage shows a masked figure, later identified as a raccoon, prowling around the premises before pouncing on a display case filled with pastries. Undeterred by the absence of opposable thumbs, the raccoon deftly lifted the lid of the case and snatched a large chocolate croissant. It then retreated swiftly into the night, leaving behind a trail of crumbs and a baffled bakery staff. “We were shocked,” said bakery owner Sarah Jones. “We’ve never had anything like this happen before.” The stolen croissant has become a topic of local legend. Some residents are marveling at the raccoon’s cleverness, while others are lamenting the loss of their beloved breakfast treat. “That raccoon had better watch its back,” joked resident Tom Peterson. “I’m on a mission to find it and retrieve my croissant.” Animal control officials say that raccoon break-ins are not uncommon, but they are usually in search of food scraps. The theft of a pastry is highly unusual. “This is definitely one for the books,” said animal control officer Emily Carter. “Raccoons are intelligent animals, but this takes the cake.” The Des Moines Police Department has launched an investigation into the incident. They are currently reviewing the surveillance footage and following all leads. “We take all property crimes seriously, even those committed by furry bandits,” said police spokesperson John Smith. Meanwhile, Sweet Tooth Bakery is taking steps to prevent future break-ins. They have installed reinforced security measures and are considering hiring a nocturnal raccoon bodyguard. “We don’t want any more croissants snatched on our watch,” said Jones. “We’ll do whatever it takes to protect our customers’ sweet treats.”