'It's big!' Sharon police issue warning about fox after at least 2 sightings

SHARON -- Police in Sharon have put out an APB on a suspicious, hairy creature after at least two sightings -- one caught on camera.

"It's big! It's very big," said Brad Buchholz, Sharon police chief.

Chief Buchholz said this suspect came pretty close to turning himself in.

Brad Buchholz

"On Friday, I had the opportunity to see the fox come in right across the street from our police department," said Buchholz.

While police said the fox doesn't appear to be a threat to humans, there's always a danger when it comes to other animals.

"We do have an ordinance that allows chickens. Oddly enough, maybe he's coming in for a feast," said Buchholz.

A cellphone camera captured the fox, showing its white-tipped tail as it tiptoed through Goodland Park.

 

"We just want to keep track of it -- where it's going. If it does get to be a problem, we will certainly contact the DNR and start looking at other options," said Buchholz.

In a Facebook post, Buchholz warned future witnesses to hold their fire, reminding that it's illegal to discharge firearms within the village limits.