Drugs Stolen From Police Evidence Lock-Up... By Rats

The furry pink-tailed kind:

Marijuana, cocaine and narcotics began disappearing from the evidence room, and police say they've found the culprit -- rats.

About a month ago, North Port Police Department evidence and property technician Pamela Schmidt picked up a bag and noticed that it looked like it had been chewed through, said Capt. Robert Estrada.

Estrada said he doesn't know how much damage was done, and it will take a month to go through all the bins.

"There have always been some sightings (of rats) throughout the building, but never before in evidence," he said.

Police found rat droppings inside many evidence bins.

Estrada said some narcotics and marijuana were eaten by the rats, but did not know how much was eaten.

In the corner of lock-up a spiderweb was found. Knitted in the web were the words, "Templeton says more China white or he'll cut you."

Thanks to Craig.

posted by Ace at 11:26 PM

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