Bear responsible for spate of car break-ins

An unusual string of car break-ins in North Conway has brought in officials from New Hampshire Fish and Game because the likely burglar is a bear. The break-ins have been reported over the past several weeks. Multiple cars have been targeted and damaged, and it’s all happening in the same neighbourhood.



Ted Phillips’ truck was one of them. "Both doors were open when I came outside,” said Phillips. So was a Pontiac Vibe driven by Stacy Sand. No car suffered more damage than Terry Leavitt's. "I saw the radio had been pulled out and I thought someone stole my radio," said Leavitt. Throughout the neighbourhood, reports of break-ins have inundated police.



"We experience this every year around this time,” said Sgt. George Walker of Conway police. The bear is looking for food in cars by opening unlocked doors. Leavitt's car was terrorised as the bear ripped apart the interior and smashed a window to get out. The bear also left behind two presents, proving that bears don't just poo in the woods. "The bear, we think, opened the door, climbed inside and the door closed and the bear freaked out,” said Phillips.


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Phillips’ truck had paw prints outside and plenty of dirt inside. Bears are quite common in North Conway and sometimes are welcome, but during this time of year when bears look to replenish themselves following a long winter’s nap, there's no resting for homeowners. Wildlife officials recommend homeowners keep bird feeders inside, maintain their garbage, keep food out of the car and their doors locked.