A deer broke into a New York bank, triggering an alarm; officers safely captured and released it.

A deer crashed through a window at a Webster Bank in Ridge, New York, triggering a burglary alarm on January 22, 2026. Suffolk County Police responded, finding the buck trapped inside and causing minor damage. Officers safely captured and released the animal using a lasso, joking it may have been seeking other deer. No injuries or major damage were reported, and the incident was not linked to criminal activity.