Police find ‘trespassing’ snake in Franklin, seek owner

Franklin police responding to a trespassing complaint found a suspect trying to slither away. Officers are asking anyone missing a snake to call the police department.

Credit: Franklin Division of Police

Credit: Franklin Division of Police

Franklin police responding to a trespassing complaint found a suspect trying to slither away. Officers are asking anyone missing a snake to call the police department.
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Updated Aug 28, 2020
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A Franklin police officer responding to trespassing complaint early Friday morning found a slithering suspect: a ball python.

Police captured the snake and are asking anyone missing a ball python to call the police department at 937-746-2882 to arrange a pick-up time.

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Posted by Franklin Ohio Police Department on Thursday, August 27, 2020

If the snake is not claimed by noon, it will be placed with a rescue.

Police found the snake around midnight, but it is not clear where it was located.

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