Opossum Steals Birthday Cookies in Texas Porch Pirate Incident

A sneaky opossum was caught on camera taking a box of cookies intended for a 15-year-old's birthday in Southlake, Texas.

An opossum was filmed stealing a box of cookies from a porch in Southlake, Texas, meant for a 15-year-old's birthday celebration.
The incident occurred early in the morning on Jan. 27, when the family was likely out, allowing the opossum to take the unattended package.
Security footage shared by the family with Southlake DPS shows the marsupial removing a blue birthday balloon before making off with the sweets.
Southlake DPS used the incident to remind residents to bring in their packages daily and consider using security cameras for protection.
The humorous nature of the post aims to draw attention to the importance of securing deliveries from potential porch pirates, including wildlife.