A masked bandit broke into a Virginia liquor store, ransacked the place, got drunk on premium bourbon, and passed out in the bathroom—but this criminal walked away without facing a single charge.
Story Highlights
- Raccoon nicknamed “Rocky” broke into ABC store through ceiling, disabling security cameras
- Animal consumed bourbon, scotch, and whiskey before passing out in bathroom
- Store suffered significant property damage with shattered bottles and collapsed ceiling tile
- Officials released the raccoon without charges after brief recovery period
Masked Intruder Causes Thousands in Damage
On Saturday morning, November 29, 2025, employees at an ABC store in Ashland, Virginia discovered their establishment had been ransacked by an unlikely perpetrator. The raccoon, later dubbed “Rocky” by Hanover County officials, had entered through the ceiling during early morning hours, systematically destroying property and consuming alcohol inventory. Shattered bottles of bourbon and other premium spirits littered the floor, while a collapsed ceiling tile marked the animal’s entry point.
Criminal Avoids All Consequences
Despite committing what would constitute multiple felonies if performed by a human—breaking and entering, destruction of property, theft, and public intoxication—the furry perpetrator faced zero legal consequences. Hanover County Animal Protection transported the unconscious raccoon to their facility, where it recovered from its apparent hangover within hours. Officials then released the animal back into the wild, joking that they hoped it had “learned that breaking and entering is not the answer.”
Security Vulnerabilities Exposed by Wildlife
The incident highlights serious security flaws in the state-controlled ABC store’s infrastructure. The raccoon not only gained ceiling access but reportedly disabled security cameras during the break-in, preventing video documentation of the crime. This sophisticated operation demonstrates how even determined wildlife can exploit weaknesses in commercial building security, leaving business owners vulnerable to both animal intrusions and potential human criminals who might use similar entry methods.
The Hanover Sheriff’s Office responded to the incident with humor, posting a GIF of Simon Cowell applauding on social media. While the lighthearted response entertained the public, it underscores how property damage and business disruption are increasingly treated as mere entertainment rather than serious concerns affecting hardworking store owners and taxpayers who fund these state-run establishments.
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He broke into a liquor store and passed out drunk in the bathroom. He’s also a raccoon
Drunk raccoon Virginia ABC store break in
