Police stations across the country frequently remind us to watch out for burglars who sneak into homes or steal stuff right off our front porches. Lately, they’re really focusing on how often people’s delivery packages get stolen because many folks don’t pick them up quickly.
This delay gives thieves a perfect chance to strike. But in Southlake, Texas, something pretty unusual happened—a birthday gift vanished from a doorstep, not because of a person, but due to a sneaky little animal that just couldn’t ignore the sweets inside.
A Surprise “Porch Pirate”
On January 31, 2024, the Southlake Department of Public Safety (DPS) shared a bizarre story on Facebook. It was Dr. M’s son’s 15th birthday, and someone had sent him cookies from Tiff’s Treats. Since nobody was home, the delivery guy just left the box outside their door. The family was likely out celebrating, so the package sat unattended until late into the night.
The next morning, the birthday boy was all excited to open his gift, but instead of cookies, he found only a bag of icing and a balloon. Confused and disappointed, he told his dad, and they decided to check their home security footage to figure out who the dessert-loving culprit was.
The Sweet-Toothed Thief Caught on Camera
What they saw on the video was both shocking and hilarious. It wasn’t a person who had taken the sweets—it was a little possum! Apparently, this tiny creature had a big craving for cookies and seized the opportunity for a midnight snack. DPS jokingly called it “a different sort of greedy little poacher” in their Facebook post.
Justice Is Sweet
Although they couldn’t exactly blame the possum, it was still a funny sight to see an animal pulling off such a heist. When Tiff’s Treats saw the post, they decided to step in and fix the situation. Knowing they couldn’t track down the possum, they opted to resend the birthday gift directly to the boy’s home in Southlake, turning an unfortunate event into a delightful surprise. This kind gesture certainly made the birthday boy’s day a whole lot brighter.
All’s Well That Ends Well
In the end, everyone had something to smile about—the possum had satisfied its sweet tooth, and the birthday boy still got his present. Plus, the whole incident turned into a funny story that gave a lot of people a good laugh. However, it also served as a reminder to everyone to keep a close eye on their belongings because you never know what—or who—might be lurking around the corner. Next time, it might not be something as cute and harmless as a possum!
