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Video shows Golden Retriever attempt to play with suspected intruder

USA Today • September 18, 2026 • nation

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A suspected intruder broke into Dante Rowley's San Diego home while Rowley was on a flight from Chicago, according to security footage shared on Instagram.
The intruder climbed a ladder to enter through a second-story window, removed his shirt and shoes, ate snacks, and napped on a blanket meant for the family's dogs.
Upon waking, the intruder was greeted by Nash, the family's 4-year-old Golden Retriever, who tried to engage him in play by bringing toys, showing no aggression.
San Diego police used a drone to track and arrest the intruder as he fled through a bathroom window, while Nash mistook the officers for playmates and was unharmed.
Aside from some food consumption and minor broken pots, there was no significant property damage; Rowley described Nash as a super friendly and playful dog.