I'm not alone

I am starting to think I am not alone in my apartment. The latest evidence is that some fruit I left out yesterday had several small bites taken from it this morning. I'm thinking mouse but I don't really want to accept that. As much as I would love a pet, a small hairy rodent is not what I had in mind. However, even though I don't appreciate a live mouse on my counter, I think I would like a dead mouse on my counter less. Therefore, I am not going to report this situation just yet. I have removed temptation and am hoping my little mouse friend will move on to greener pastures. Please comment with additional advice on how to make my little friend move on.