This footage was filmed and produced 27 Janaury 2024.

In an unexpected turn of events, a security camera in Texas caught a mischievous opossum in the act of "pilfering" a box of cookies from a porch. The humorous incident, shared by a local resident identified as Dr. M, serves as a reminder of the lighthearted moments that can occur amidst daily life.

Dr. M's son, who was celebrating his 15th birthday, received a delightful surprise when a family friend had Tiff's Treats cookies delivered to their front door. Unfortunately, the sweet indulgence was short-lived. The cookies were innocently left unattended on the family's front step.

To their surprise, the family later discovered a deflated balloon and a bag of icing, but the actual box of cookies had vanished, only to be found empty in the family's side yard. Intrigued by the conundrum, Dr. M decided to review their home's security camera footage.

What Dr. M uncovered was delightfully amusing — the culprit behind the seemingly cookie-related heist was none other than an opossum. The nimble marsupial had managed to seize the unguarded treats, leaving the unsuspecting family to solve the mystery of their missing birthday surprise.

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