Overview
- Officers were called to 160 Drake Road after a chicken was reported roaming in the center lane and disrupting traffic.
- Police say they captured the bird following a short foot pursuit and transported it to the station for safekeeping.
- The department identified the animal as appearing to be a Plymouth Rock and gave it the playful nickname “Lt. McQuail” on social media.
- Officials asked anyone who believes the chicken is theirs to contact the Bethel Park Police at 412-833-2000 to arrange pickup.
- Local news outlets ran light, human-interest accounts of the episode and police reported no injuries, charges, or continuing safety issues.