Cat Hops Onto Portland Police Officer, Goes Viral

A cat and cop duo became viral sensations this week after Portland Police responded to a burglary alert and the resident’s cat hopped onto an officer’s shoulders.

Monday, June 23, Officer Sarah Kewin entered the home that had been reported burglarized, unsure if the burglar was still in the home. Once inside, Kewin saw the resident’s cat on the floor surrounded by broken glass. Kewin picked up the cat for fear that it would cut itself on the glass and the cat hopped onto Kewin’s shoulders and did not come down. The two completed the search together.

The Portland Police Bureau posted photos of the cat and cop duo to their official blog, Facebook and Twitter, where the photo quickly spread.

ICYMI: Cat Helps Cops Search for Burglary Suspect in SE Portland Neighborhood Link: https://t.co/ZacgSW3P6d pic.twitter.com/Ba3E5roVVU

— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) June 25, 2014

No suspects were found on the scene and items have been reported missing. The investigation is ongoing.