Runaway pig spotted on albemarle county roads prompts police warning

Runaway pig spotted on Albemarle County roads prompts police warning

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA – Police are asking drivers to use caution after several reports of a loose pig wandering near major roadways in Albemarle County.

According to the Albemarle County Police Department, a full-grown black pig has been seen along Owensville Road and Old Ballard Road, creating potential hazards for motorists. The department’s Animal Protection Unit is attempting to locate and secure the animal, but as of Thursday afternoon, it remains at large.

Authorities are urging anyone who knows the pig’s current location or owner to contact ACPD at 434-977-9041.


Key Points

  • A loose black pig has been spotted near Owensville Road and Old Ballard Road in Albemarle County.
  • Police say the animal poses a roadway hazard and is still at large.
  • The Animal Protection Unit is working to capture the pig and asking the public for assistance.

A runaway pig has turned quiet county roads into an unusual traffic watch zone.

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