# Delivery Driver Steals Pet Cat, Gets Suspended Sentence

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Podcast: [London News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/london-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573121)
Published: 2026-05-14T13:01:40+00:00
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Catalin Stancu, a delivery driver from Oldham, was caught on camera taking a familys pet cat, Nora, from their garden in Elland, West Yorkshire. He claimed he thought she was a stray, but the family had posted a viral appeal as she was sick and needed medication. Stancu was sentenced to an eight-week prison term, suspended for twelve months, under a new law treating pet theft as a serious crime. He showed remorse and apologized, blaming taunts from his home country. The family accepted his apology but emphasized the impact of the incident on their routines and Noras freedom. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8c7c4fd985f752db

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