A high school football scandal has erupted and evolved into a police investigation in Michigan after a parent defecated in the hallway of a rival school while their football team was being blown out in a playoff game.Local authorities confirmed to the Daily Mail that a parent from Bedford High School entered Grosse Pointe South without permission and defecated in a hallway after they had walked past ‘multiple open restrooms’, surveillance footage shows.The incident took place while the Grosse Pointe South Blue Devils were en route to a dominant 42-0 win in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 second-round playoff game.Grosse Pointe South was also hosting a band concert and swim meet on the same evening, meaning doors to the school were open during the game. However, the man entered without permission and allegedly committed the grim act before removing his Bedford sweatshirt and running for the exit.When he was tracked down and confronted by investigators, he claimed he suffered a ‘medical emergency’. Inquiries are still ongoing, with both schools cooperating. Surveillance footage at the school showed a man enter wearing a Bedford sweatshirt The perpetrator walked past several open restrooms as he made his way through the corridorsMystery has surrounded the identity of the perpetrator, with suggestions online he is actually a parent of a member of the cheerleading team rather than the football team. The parent of one Bedford player wrote on Facebook that it ‘was not a football dad’ and continued: ‘That football club may have their flaws but none of them would ever do anything to disrespect their boys by changing the narrative like this has done. ‘After the game several of the football families were on the field congratulating the families of GPS on the win and wishing them luck. One act of an idiot takes away the moment this team has accomplished.’ Another added on a local Bedford Facebook page: ‘It was not a football parent! This football team is a great group of student athletes who are being publicly humiliated by this. They don’t even know the guy!’A further comment added: ‘I heard it wasn’t a football parent but in the end, it doesn’t matter and is just sad. One act of stupidity is overshadowing all the good Bedford is and does.’Those rumors have traveled to rival school Grosse Pointe, where the incident took place, and one parent told the Daily Mail: ‘I mean, overall, we’re just disgusted by it. Nobody knows who it actually was.’I feel terrible for their kid or kids, whether it’s a football player or cheerleader. The kid didn’t ask for this.’ Grosse Pointe will play Franklin in the next round of the playoffs, while Bedford, in Temperance, Michigan, has been left reeling by the incident and its reflection on the team. Footage showed the man defecating inside the hallway in the school during the football game The man was later seen removing his sweatshirt and running from the scene in the footageA statement on the Bedford Football Parents group read: ‘The Bedford Football Program is deeply disappointed and appalled by the incident that occurred in Grosse Pointe. We strongly condemn this type of behavior. It has no place in high school athletics or in the communities we represent.’Our program is built on respect, integrity, accountability, and sportsmanship. We expect those values to be demonstrated not only by our players and coaches, but also by those who support our program.’We remain proud of our student-athletes, coaches, and families who work hard to represent Bedford with character while maintaining a proud tradition.’Authorities told the Daily Mail investigations are still taking place with the cooperation of school officials. ‘Grosse Pointe Farms Department of Public Safety is investigating an unusual incident involving the entry of an individual into Grosse Pointe South High School following a district championship football game,’ they said. ‘According to the investigation, an individual, as a parent of a Bedford High School student, entered Grosse Pointe South High School without authorization. The individual reportedly gained access through a doorway left open for a scheduled band concert.’Surveillance footage reviewed by investigators shows the individual entering the building and walking through several hallways, passing multiple open restrooms before entering a hallway alcove where he allegedly defecated on the floor. ‘Grosse Pointe Farms Department of Public Safety used surveillance footage to identify and locate the individual. During the investigation, the individual reportedly stated that he had experienced a medical emergency. ‘Investigators are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The Grosse Pointe Farms Department of Public Safety reminds residents and visitors that unauthorized entry into school facilities is not permitted, and that all incidents involving school property are taken very seriously. ‘The Grosse Pointe Farms Police Department appreciates the cooperation of the school officials of both districts and those who assisted with the investigation.’ Grosse Pointe won the game 42-0 to advance to the next round of the playoffs in Michigan Grosse Pointe High was hosting three events, meaning corridors were open at the school[embedded content]Grosse Pointe Farms Detective Anto Trupiano was left stunned by the bizarre incident. ‘This is definitely a first,’ Trupiano said to WXYZ Detroit. ‘The suspect entered the school through a doorway that was open for a band concert. He then proceeded to walk around the school, pass several bathrooms, turned the corner stepped into a doorway and defecated in the middle of the school.’We kind of don’t understand why he decided to walk through a bunch of different hallways to find a bathroom he walked passed anyway. ‘We will be seeking charges against him. More than likely he will look at a disorderly conduct type of scenario or situation but it is to be determined at this time.’The Grosse Pointe Public School System released a statement Monday saying: ‘This behavior is wholly unacceptable and is inconsistent with the standards of conduct and respect that the District expects of anyone entering its school facilities. ‘The District has filed a police report regarding this incident and will cooperate with law enforcement as appropriate.’Bedford Public Schools Superintendent Carl Schultz also issued a statement following the incident.’At Bedford Public Schools, we hold our students, staff, and community to high standards of safety, respect, and sportsmanship, both on and off the field,’ Schultz said. ‘We are fully cooperating with the host district and local law enforcement, but due to personal privacy considerations and the active police inquiry, we cannot comment further at this time.’