Arkansas officers chase runaway chicken

Jonesboro, Arkansas — Two Arkansas police officers responded to a call on Monday that they haven't been trained for.

According to a Facebook post from the Jonesboro Police Department, a local resident called for help to remove a chicken sitting on her front porch.

Officer Nathan Swindle - a new recruit - and his field training officer Maurice Kinnard were dispatched to the area to apprehend the trespasser.

While Officer Swindle went on a wild chase, Officer Kinnard kept a watchful eye on the situation to make sure the fugitive fowl didn't escape again.

After a relentless foot pursuit, Officer Swindle saved the day by catching the culprit.

The Facebook post said the perpetrator was returned to its home safely.

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