A home invasion situation turned out to be not quite what it seemed in Roxborough, Colorado in recent days.

On July 23, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office published a report about how deputies recently responded to a break-in at a Roxborough home. Upon arrival, it was soon discovered that “non-traditional suspects” were the culprits – two young black bear siblings that had entered the home through an open window and started to explore the house.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife responded to assist the deputies in leading the cubs back outside, which was a success with no injuries to humans or the cubs.

An image captured at the scene appears to show that the cubs got into a bag of dry cat food and a trash bag with old cans of wet pet food in it. Footage also shows the bears with what might be described as ‘zoomies’ outside of the house. It was not noted whether or not authorities believed the cubs made it back to their mother.

This wildlife run-in provides a good example of why it’s important to make sure doors and windows of a home are secure in bear country. Bears have an extraordinary sense of smell and are capable of opening handles and finding entrances into a space where food might be present.

Per reporting from The Denver Gazette, bear reports in Douglas County are up 155% compared to the same time frame in 2025. Two recent instances out of Douglas County highlight concerns that can stem from the increased presence of bears, including how one bear was struck and killed by a vehicle in Lone Tree and how another bear was reportedly shot and killed by someone in Castle Rock.

Do your part to keep Colorado’s bears safe by keeping trash and living spaces inaccessible.

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