Leonardo da Pinchy terrorises seaside town in ‘one-cat crimewave’
Thieving cat gains notoriety for pilfering neighbours’ underwear
- A 15-month-old cat named Leo, known as 'Leonardo da Pinchy', has gained notoriety in New Zealand’s Mairangi Bay for his prolific thieving of neighbours' laundry.
- Leo's hauls include a variety of items such as silk boxer shorts, men’s work socks, and a brand-new cashmere sweater.
- His owner, Helen North, regularly uses a neighbourhood WhatsApp group and Facebook to try and return the pilfered goods, often posting photos of the stolen items.
- Despite Ms North's attempts to curb his behaviour, including trying to keep him indoors, Leo continues his “one-cat crimewave”.
- She says most neighbours are amused by Leo's antics, with some even expressing disappointment that he hasn't stolen from them.