Weasel steals children's shoes in Japanese school
- A security camera at a children’s school in Japan revealed that a weasel was stealing shoes.
- The weasel took a total of 16 shoes, surprising teachers and parents who were concerned about human theft.
- The incident ended with relieved school officials and laughter from the children upon viewing the footage.
In a surprising incident at a children's school in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, authorities discovered that numerous shoes were mysteriously disappearing. Parents and teachers were initially alarmed, fearing that a human thief could be responsible for the thefts, which raised concerns regarding potential mental health issues among people in the community. To address these worries and investigate the situation, school officials installed three security cameras around the premises. The cameras provided a shocking revelation: the culprit was not a person but a weasel, which was caught on video carrying a small shoe in its mouth. After the security measures were implemented, the footage showed the weasel moving children's slip-on shoes stored near the door and stealing a total of 15 before police were alerted. The animal demonstrated typical behavior of its species, known to hide various items, and was observed returning later for another shoe. This unusual yet comical revelation provided a sense of relief for the school community. Deputy Police Chief Hiroaki Inada expressed satisfaction over the discovery, stating that it was a relief to find out that a human was not involved. Kindergarten director Yoshihide Saito noted the children's laughter upon seeing the footage of the weasel, which added a lighthearted twist to an initially concerning situation. The incident has now become a topic of laughter and engagement among the students and staff, easing their earlier fears. The weasel is reported to be wild and remains on the loose, potentially leaving room for further shoe escapades in the future.