Cat Burglar: Suspect Stole From Fairfield County Hotel Room, Still On Loose

Police are looking for a suspect who burglarized a hotel room in Shelton and walked away with a cat and several other stolen items.

Police released images of the stolen cat and the suspect.
Photo Credit: *Facebook/Shelton CT Police Department*

Police released images of the suspect's car.
Photo Credit: *Facebook/Shelton CT Police Department*

Ben Crnic

01/27/2023 6:00 a.m.

The burglary happened on Sunday, Jan. 22 at an unspecified hotel in Shelton when an unknown suspect was able to enter a room without forcing entry, according to Shelton Police.

The suspect was able to make off with a Fendi and Gucci bag, as well as the victim's hairless cat, Princess. Ultimately, the value of the stolen items is estimated to be more than $8,500.

Surveillance pictures of the suspect and their vehicle were released by police on Tuesday, Jan. 24, as well as a photo of the missing cat. In the photos, the suspect can be seen carrying the cat in a wrapped-up blanket.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 203-924-1544.

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