A raccoon has gotten as drunk as a skunk.

On a wild Friday night, the animal broke into a liquor store in Virginia - and began helping itself to the stock.

The following morning, an officer was asked to investigate reports of a break-in… and wasn't prepared for what happened next.

She was greeted by a soaked aisle that reeked of booze and was littered with smashed bottles.

Spirits were the tipple of choice - this wasn't a wine racc.

Officer Martin's inquiries soon took her to the bathroom, where she discovered the raucous raccoon sleeping it off in between a toilet and a bin.

The sozzled suspect was rumbled and described as "very intoxicated" by Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter.