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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A string of break-ins ended with Ohio officers relaying “multiple gerbils recovered” over the radio early Tuesday.

Columbus police found a man, later identified as Matthew Pancake, sleeping on a bench after a string of break-ins wearing a leopard-print onesie with a furry surprise inside.

Body-worn camera video released by Columbus police through a public records request shows officers investigating a break-in at a Roosters near Hilliard after a security system alerts them.

Video shows officers clearing the restaurant, seeing broken glass on a door, and finding blood on a rock but nowhere else. With no suspect in the area, police retrace his steps.

About 10 minutes later, officers head to a Petland, where they find broken glass and dogs and other animals wandering outside. Video shows the glass displays for some of the dogs broken.

According to the company’s co-owner, about 15 animals — including dogs, bunnies, a ferret, a bird and hamsters — were let loose.

Police checked out a Famous Footwear store next, where police accuse Pancake of stealing boots.

Eventually, officers locate Pancake sleeping on a bench, covered in glass, blood and a dog collar in a leopard print onesie.

While checking him for evidence and injuries, officers made a bizarre discovery in his pant leg.

“I got a gerbil. There’s multiple gerbils in his pants. Multiple gerbils recovered,” officers said.

Initial charges for Pancake include vandalism and breaking and entering. He may face more after the case is presented to a grand jury.

This story first appeared on fellow CNN affiliate WSYX. It is used here with permission.

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