**BREAKING: FUR-ious Felony in the Granite State**
In a shocking turn of events, authorities in New Hampshire have identified a brazen bear as the prime suspect in the daring daylight heist of a trail camera in the woods of Grafton County.
According to sources, the camera, valued at a whopping $200, was pilfered from a remote trail in the White Mountains on Tuesday afternoon. But it wasn’t just any ordinary thief that made off with the loot – it was a bear with a taste for high-tech gadgetry and a penchant for mischief.
Police reviewed footage from a nearby camera (ironically, a camera that was securely fastened to a tree) and were stunned to see a large, furry figure sauntering into view, eyeing the trail camera with an air of nonchalance.
“I couldn’t believe my eyes,” said Chief of Police, John Smith. “This bear was like a furry little thief, carefully examining the camera before making its move. It was like it had a PhD in Camera-Lifting 101.”
The footage, which has been viewed millions of times on social media, shows the bear – estimated to be around 300 pounds of pure, unadulterated fluff – gingerly grasping the camera with its massive paws and making a quick escape into the underbrush.
“It was like it had a plan,” said a local resident, who wished to remain anonymous. “I mean, who needs a getaway car when you’ve got four paws and a keen sense of smell?”
Police are urging residents to be on the lookout for the bear, which has been described as “large, furry, and suspiciously tech-savvy.” Authorities are also warning hikers to keep a close eye on their snacks, as the bear’s motives for stealing the camera remain unclear.
When asked if the bear had a history of mischief, a local wildlife expert quipped, “Let’s just say this bear has a reputation for being a bit of a grizzly character.”
The investigation is ongoing, with police working tirelessly to track down the bear and recover the stolen camera. In the meantime, residents are advised to keep their valuables close and their wits about them – you never know when a furry thief might be lurking in the woods.
