Police officers corral loose pig; jokes ensue

WOOLWICH TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Police in New Jersey were put to the test over the weekend when they were called to catch a loose pig.

Three Woolwich Township police officers responded to a call about a mischievous pig roaming a neighbourhood Saturday morning. Police said three officers used a makeshift lasso and dog treats to lure the pet pig back into its owner’s yard.

In a self-deprecating Facebook post , the Woolwich Township Police Department quipped, “No pig(s) were hurt in the process.” The department also invited commenters to make their best “pig/bacon/cop” jokes.

The department’s piggy post has received more than 700 likes and 70 comments.