Ever seen a raccoon trying to eat a peppermint candy? Ask my dad about that one.

Honestly, though you should call in a professional who will trap him alive and relocate him. He's not doing anything other than trying to stay warm. Poor little guy doesn't understand you don't want him in the basement.

Reminds me of my first apartment. 3rd floor walk-up with a family of raccoons living in the tree outside the bedroom window. I used to hang out the window with bread stuck on the end of a wire hanger and feed them. Adorable little things.