Theft/Property — Beltsville, MD — reported 2026-07-14

SUMMARY

A man attempted to use a stolen kitten to rob a nearby bank in Beltsville, Maryland.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Theft/Property
  • Location: Beltsville, MD
  • Date reported: 2026-07-14
  • Suspect: not stated
  • Status: arrested

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The incident occurred on July 14, 2026, at Pet Supplies Plus on Baltimore Avenue in Beltsville, Maryland.
  • A man grabbed a kitten from the adoption area of the pet store and ran out with it.
  • He then allegedly tried to use the kitten to rob a nearby PNC Bank.
  • Police were on the scene within minutes and took the man into custody at the bank.
  • The kitten, named Magnolia, was unharmed throughout the incident.