# Brooklyn Cat Stolen, Woman Claims Unfair Arrest

> Brooklyn woman accuses police of unfair arrest after allegedly stealing bodega cat.
- Title: Brooklyn Cat Stolen, Woman Claims Unfair Arrest | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: maria sierra, jabal, eighth street mini market, imad innab, park slope, pet theft, petty larceny, news, entertainment, Brooklyn, Cat, Stolen
- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/09/16/us-news/nyc-animal-lover-accused-of-stealing-beloved-bodega-cat-furiously-claims-she-was-unfairly-arrested
- Published: 2026-09-16T16:36:33+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: maria sierra, jabal, eighth street mini market, imad innab, park slope, pet theft, petty larceny, news, entertainment
## Cat Stolen
A three-month-old kitten was stolen from a bodega.
## Woman Claims Unfair Arrest
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 reunited with his cat Jabal after it was stolen.
## Neighbor Intervention
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.
## Key takeaway

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