08/19/2026
A MAN STOLE A KITTEN — THEN TOOK IT INTO A BANK TO ROB THE BANK! 🐱🏦
In Beltsville, Maryland, a man allegedly stole a 3-month-old kitten named Magnolia from a pet store on July 13, 2026.
He then carried the kitten into a nearby PNC Bank and handed her to an employee, reportedly saying, “Can you hold this?”
Moments later, he handed a teller a note demanding cash. Investigators believe the kitten was being used as a distraction during the attempted robbery.
The robbery failed, and the suspect was arrested. Thankfully, Magnolia was found safe in the bank manager’s office and suffered no physical harm. ❤️🐾
The kitten later found a loving forever home.
📍 Beltsville, Maryland, USA
📅 July 13, 2026
Source: CBS News Baltimore / NBC Washington