A 20-year-old woman was charged with unlawful possession of wildlife after she was seen walking a fox while wearing a skeleton costume in Virginia on Halloween.

Alayna Sitterson, who was spotted at Reston Towne Centre about 10.30am on Sunday (local time), was charged by Animal Control Officers because she did not have the proper permits issued by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF).

The Silver Cross Fox, named Swiper, is seven months old and according to the owner, is neutered, litter-box trained and vaccinated for rabies.

Swiper was seized by officers and will be held at the Animal Shelter until it is determined whether or not DGIF will issue the required special permit.

Read more at myFOXdc.com