Mr Muk catnap suspect released without charge
A 22-year-old man accused of stealing a large Siberian Forest cat has been released without charge.
The ginger pet, named Mr Muk, had been missing since he was grabbed outside his owner’s home in Petherton Road, Islington, north London, on July 30.
Man, 22, arrested for theft in West Hampstead. Mr Muk the Siberian Forest ginger cat was stolen from Islington in August. He has now been reunited with his owner. #MrMuckisComingHome#TheftisThefthttps://t.co/6xBaqQXEyXpic.twitter.com/Uvx5eWvGyS
— Islington Police (@MPSIslington) September 26, 2018
The suspect was later spotted on CCTV cradling Mr Muk – who has his own Instagram page – at a railway station.
He was arrested in West Hampstead on Tuesday evening on suspicion of theft, but the Met said following interview the matter had been resolved through community resolution.
Scotland Yard said Mr Muk is back home with his owner, who was described as “very upset” by the ordeal.
