Brooklyn Cat Stolen, Woman Claims Unfair Arrest

Brooklyn woman accuses police of unfair arrest after allegedly stealing bodega cat.

Sep 16, 2026

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Brooklyn Cat Stolen, Woman Claims Unfair Arrest

Brooklyn woman accuses police of unfair arrest after allegedly stealing bodega cat.

In brief

Brooklyn woman accuses police of unfair arrest after allegedly stealing bodega cat. Maria Sierra claims she was unfairly arrested for stealing a cat she says she returned, despite neighbors convincing her to return the cat. Originally reported by New York Post.

Cat Stolen

Jabal, a white bodega cat, stands in front of a shelf of drinks with a toy mouse.

A three-month-old kitten was stolen from a bodega.

Woman Claims Unfair Arrest

Alleged catnapper Maria Sierra and male companion at a subway station.

Maria Sierra says she was unfairly arrested for stealing the cat.

“I went to jail yesterday for this s, t. I went to jail!”

Owner Reunited

Imad Innab, owner of Eighth Street Mini Market, holds his cat "Jabal" after it was returned to him.

Imad Innab reunited with his cat Jabal after it was stolen.

Neighbor Intervention

Eight Street Mini Market owner Imad Innab holding his cat, "Jabal."

Neighbors convinced Sierra to return the cat despite her reluctance.

Arrested

Sierra was arrested on petty larceny charges after taking the cat home.

What Happens Next

Sierra plans to sue the police for unfair arrest.

What matters most

Maria Sierra claims she was unfairly arrested for stealing a cat she says she returned, despite neighbors convincing her to return the cat.

Read the original on New York Post

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