Neighbours Suspect Robbery Turns Out It Was Two Tortoises
Tortoise Trouble: Alarms Raised When Neighbours Thought A House Was Robbed
A neighbourhood in Malaysia experienced a moment of chaos — and comedy — when what appeared to be a house robbery turned out to be a harmless (and hilarious) case of mistaken identity. The unexpected culprits? Two surprisingly destructive tortoises.
The viral story was shared by user Azrai Fahmi on Threads, featuring a screenshot from a neighbourhood WhatsApp group. In the chat, a concerned resident shared an image of a driveway with a toppled shelf and other items in disarray, warning others that the house might have been broken into. The resident even alerted the security guard, assuming the owner was away.
The Shell-Shocking Discovery
Moments later, the real perpetrators were identified — two tortoises, seemingly on a leisurely expedition through the driveway. Despite their slow movement, the pair managed to knock over shelves and other items, creating a scene that would’ve fooled anyone into thinking a robbery had occurred.
Azrai, who shared the story, applauded the community’s quick response, calling it a great example of neighbourly care and vigilance.
“This is community care in action! Well done everyone!” he posted.
Netizens React With Laughter and Love
As expected, the incident attracted humorous responses from netizens. Many commented on how unlikely — yet impressive — it was for tortoises to cause such a mess.
One user joked, “The suspect did not manage to escape the scene of the crime,” while another asked, “The tortoises are cute. Are they pets?”
Some even pointed out how adorable and innocent the shelled animals looked, despite the chaos they had caused.
What Kind of Tortoises Were They?
Based on visuals in the clip, the tortoises are believed to be Asian Brown Tortoises (Manouria emys). These land-dwelling reptiles can grow up to 50–60cm in shell length and weigh between 20kg to 40kg when fully mature.
Despite their docile nature, the incident shows they can still get up to some serious mischief — given enough time.
A Funny Reminder To Always Double Check
While the initial concern was genuine, the story serves as a reminder that sometimes things aren’t always what they seem. It also highlights the importance of community vigilance — and maybe also of keeping a close eye on your pets!
What began as a potential emergency ended in laughs and went viral for all the right reasons.
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