Turtle takes a ride in the back of Kentucky police cruiser

June 9 (UPI) -- A turtle found loitering in the parking lot of a Kentucky bank was apprehended and loaded into the back of a squad car, but ultimately released.

The Glasgow Police Department said an officer responded to Edmonton State Bank on a report of a turtle occupying the parking lot and refusing to leave.

The department shared a photo of the shelled suspect riding in the back of a police cruiser.

The turtle was given a warning and released at a nearby body of water.