Prince George’s County police apprehended a man who allegedly stole a kitten and involved it in a bank robbery attempt in Maryland. Surveillance footage captured the suspect entering a pet store where he took a black-and-white kitten before proceeding to a nearby PNC Bank branch.
Incident Details
According to witness reports, the man brought the kitten into the bank and handed it to a teller while demanding cash. He asked the bank manager to hold the cat as he wrote a note with the robbery demand. The suspect then gave this note to a bank teller to complete the attempt.
Aftermath and Recovery
The Beltsville Community Cats rescue group confirmed the kitten’s safety following the incident. Magnolia, the 3.5-month-old tuxedo kitten, was found unharmed in the bank manager’s office, where the two had bonded during the ordeal. The rescue organization stated that Magnolia was stolen from her adoption habitat at Pet Supplies Plus in Beltsville and emphasized she remains available for adoption.
The robbery attempt was unsuccessful, resulting in the man’s arrest while the bank staff took care of the kitten. Magnolia’s story has attracted attention due to the unusual nature of the crime and her safe recovery.
market response was muted following the unusual criminal event.
