In an unusual twist to a standard missing persons case, the Muskego Police Department took to social media to share news of a found individual with a humorous angle. The Muskego Police Department’s Facebook post playfully blames a squirrel for leading a runaway to the W13900 Block of Loomis Drive. The post, published on July 12, suggests that the animal inadvertently aided in locating the “hoomans” in question. The Muskego Police Department encouraged anyone with knowledge of the individuals to reach out by calling (262) 679-4130
The Muskego Police Department used a light-hearted social media post—including a squirrel emoji and the slang term “hoomans”—to draw attention to a recent case and encourage community assistance. The post reflects a broader trend among law enforcement agencies of using informal online communication to engage the public and share information quickly…