A sweet-toothed bear has been spotted helping itself to chocolate and biscuits after forcing its way into a shop in the US state of Colorado.
Jo Adams, the owner of the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory shop in Estes Park suspected that squirrels had broken in, after finding empty wrappers and dirt on the counter.
But when Adams checked the newly installed surveillance cameras, she discovered that a young black bear with a sweet tooth was the culprit.
The bear waited until the store was closed before forcing the door open.
He then propped himself up on the counter to wolf down some chocolate.
The bear then left the shop, but was soon back for a second helping.
The owner said that among the bear's favourites were chocolate covered Rice Krispies Treats, peanut butter cups, English Toffee, and giant chocolate covered Cookie Bear biscuits.
She said there was no damage to the shop.
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