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By News of the Weird

Published July 28, 2025

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Contractors working on the Family Fare grocery store in Midland, Texas, discovered an extension cord on the roof, the Midland Daily News reported.

They followed the cord to the large sign at the front of the roof, where they discovered 34-year-old "Rooftop Ninja," as they dubbed her, living inside.

Midland Police Department Public Relations Officer Brennon Warren said the woman had lived in the sign for about a year. She had flooring, a small desk, a pantry of food and a houseplant.

She was not charged, but she was evicted from her rooftop home and offered housing assistance. [Midland Daily News, 5/9/2024]