I'm surprised this hasn't been posted before.

[egnxer]

Well, it seems at least Hampshire Police can have a good smile about it. :D

BBC News - Hampshire 'tiger sighting' causes major alert (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-13486698)
BBC News - Appeal to trace tiger toy owner after police alert (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-13491268)
BBC News - 'Tiger' police swoop caught on force helicopter video (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-13501524)