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This mouse riding on a cop's windshield is public enemy no. 1

As if mice weren't terrifying enough.
This mouse riding on a cop's windshield is public enemy no. 1
Mouse crime is everywhere, watching... waiting... Credit: Getty Images

A MOUSE. ON A WINDSHIELD.

Alameda County Sheriff's Office in California reported a frankly terrifying attempted carjacking on Sunday. Read on if you dare.

It seems sports hooligans come in all shapes and sizes. Luckily Deputy Dennington got away without any major contusions and, indeed, with his life.

Will this rodent crime-wave ever end?!

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