Pet parrot scares away robbers on NYE with frightening shrieks

Security footage has captured the incredible moment a pet parrot named Versace stopped robbers from breaking into a Melbourne home on New Year’s eve.

Incredible security footage has captured the moment a shrieking pet parrot was able to scare off would-be thieves as they attempted to break into a Melbourne home on New Year’s Eve.

The two-year-old macaw, named Versace, had been left alone inside the Mickleham house in the city’s north as its owners enjoyed a night out for the first time in years.

But the bright blue parrot knew something was wrong when strangers attempted to break in and began shrieking.

The parrot’s shrieks became increasingly louder as the incident went on. Picture: Nine

The parrot let out ear-piercing screams, with each shriek becoming increasingly louder as the pet became more troubled by the attempted break in.

The series of short but head-splitting shrieks by the parrot derailed the thieves plans and caused them to flee.

The timestamp of the footage signalled the attempted break in was just before midnight and was filmed by a security camera in their living room.

Since the incident Versace the parrot has been indulging in treats from owner Alexandra Kavanagh. Picture: Nine

“Best guard dog we‘ve ever bought,” Versace’s owner Alexandra Kavanagh told 9 News.

“Better than a guard dog.”

The break in left the parrot in a distressed state, as she initially refused to leave her cage.

“Eventually she did and I just kissed her for ages,” Ms Kavanagh said.

“I haven‘t let her go since.”

Since the incident the brave parrot has been indulging with her favourite snacks and treats.

“She occasionally doesn‘t mind a bit of KFC,” Kavanagh said.

“Chicken and chips as a little treat. I plan on buying her all new toys.”