Police officers chase an inflatable pumpkin in Ohio

Parma Heights police car chasing a loose inflatable pumpkin on the street
@Deepizzaguy (114983)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
October 12, 2025 3:05pm CST
Parma Heights Police Department officers answered an emergency call on Wednesday morning October 8 about an inflatable pumpkin that went on the run after it got loose from a front lawn of a home. A member of the public and a Parma Heights Police officer being held by the side of the road. A police officer chased the loose inflatable pumpkin and after catching the inflatable pumpkin, he placed the object into the squad cat and returned the inflatable pumpkin back to its owner. It was just another day for the Parma Heights Police Department doing their duty to serve and protect their community. Link is upi.com/1281760104684 via @upi
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@AmbiePam (104121)
• United States
14h
Well, I’d rather do that then chase a murderer.
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@Deepizzaguy (114983)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
13h
I am in agreement with you that chasing a loose pumpkin on the street is better than trying to catch a crook.
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@RasmaSandra (89701)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13h
That must have been a sight to see, They should tie that pumpking down now,l
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@Deepizzaguy (114983)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
13h
I am sure that seeing an inflatable pumpkin was an odd sight on the streets.
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@sallypup (66273)
• Centralia, Washington
14h
That escapade must have made those officer's day.
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@Deepizzaguy (114983)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
13h
I am sure that the police officers will have some great stories to share.
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@LindaOHio (203076)
• United States
54m
I'm surprised someone would call the police about an inflatable pumpkin.
• United States
10s
That's really not their job. That was the homeowner's job.