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Woman Catches Her Cat Returning From Neighbor’s Property With Stolen Goods

Stealing is not cool. Unless it’s done by your cat, in which case it’s perfectly normal. We all know that cats like to steal stuff, especially food, from time to time – like that chicken wing you naively left on the dinner table or that shrimp from the wok pan you were saving for later. But while these trixy thieves like to take they also like to give gifts to their owners as well. Max, a cat from New Zealand took his gift giving skills to a whole other level. Instead of bringing his owner mice or birds, this little rascal likes to bring her news.

This is Max – a cat from New Zealand, who likes to steal newspapers from neighbors for his own entertainment

Woman Catches Her Cat Returning From Neighbor's Property With Stolen Goods

Image credits: Jade Jefferies

Max is a 10-year-old boy from Wainuiomata, New Zealand. “We got him from a pet shop that closed down, but the kittens were found in a boot so when we got him he was pretty much wild,” Jade Jefferies, the cat’s owner said. “I spent a good two weeks in my bedroom sitting with him, trying to get him used to people and stuff ’cause he was pretty much feral.”

One day, Max’s owner Jade Jefferies started receiving newspapers to her porch that she did not subscribe to

Woman Catches Her Cat Returning From Neighbor's Property With Stolen Goods

Image credits: Jade Jefferies

Max’s owner said that these papers had been delivered at least several times a week. However, Jade had no idea who mysterious paperboy might be.

The papers had little teeth marks on it, so, naturally, Max became the prime suspect

Woman Catches Her Cat Returning From Neighbor's Property With Stolen Goods

Image credits: Jade Jefferies

After noticing the marks, Jade started to suspect her cat Max.

“I’ve always had a feeling it was him,” Jade said

Woman Catches Her Cat Returning From Neighbor's Property With Stolen Goods
One Tuesday, Jade was at home and her son called her to look from the window. Finally, the thieve was caught in action – Max’s owners watched him walking from their neighbor’s property with a newspaper in his mouth.

See the crime in action for yourself

Image credits: Jade Jefferies

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Neringa is a proud writer at Bored Panda who used to study English and French linguistics. Although she has many different interests, she's particularly drawn to covering stories about pop culture as well as history. While not at the office, this Panda enjoys creepy movies, poetry, photography and learning how to play the piano.

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Kenny Kulbiski 5 years ago

Wait a minute, you get a newspaper? I get dead mice and left over pizza from somewhere. Not that I don't appreciate it but still........

22points

Dorothy Berry-Lound 5 years ago

They are so clever, I had one brought home some frozen cod fillets he stole from someone's house.

12points

Sabienn 5 years ago

He looks so proud with that newspaper! :)

9points

Night Owl 5 years ago (edited)

Such a cute (and proud) little thief. I hope the neighbors aren't too angry about it and forgive him and his humans

9points

glowworm2 5 years ago

Ha! Max fetches the newspaper for his owner--except it isn't hers! That video of him proudly strutting over to the house with the newspaper in his mouth is hilarious.

7points

Deborah B 5 years ago

I'm impressed he managed to get it over the fence in one try. My cat likes to 'steal' the paper, but only in the sense of apropriating to her use a newspaper, (or any other paper) already present. Then she sits on it, and it is hers, and you can't have it back. If you happen to need those papers, you have to create a decoy, and lure her off with the pretense of great interest in your decoy paper.

6points

Alusair Alustriel 5 years ago

Hahaha the commitment not to let go os awesome :D Furry culpritoo-cattito! :D

5points

FatBaby 5 years ago

We've figured you out Max (:<<<<<

4points

Momogi 5 years ago

OMG! So cute, fluffy, and adorable🤗🤗🤗

3points

N 5 years ago

Wow, the cat is doing his job too well

3points

Asia 5 years ago

I've heard about cat that stole socks from someone's washing that was hung out to dry.

3points

Carol Emory 5 years ago

Who needs a fricken' dog?

3points

diane a 5 years ago

My cat brought me a koi carp

2points

ravina nimje 5 years ago

Yaaay, Newspaper for my servant!

2points

Reilly Beryll 5 years ago

The only thief that I support!! Perhaps he is part of the Thieves’ Guild. Khajiit burglar!

2points

Ashley Say Wha?!? 5 years ago

It always amazes me how accurate cats are when landing their jumps. This good boy was on point when he jumped up to the top of the fence!

2points

David Jeu 5 years ago

Once my cat bring me a baby sturgeon. To that day i have no idea where it came from..

2points

Panda Kicki 5 years ago

The Purrfect Crime!

2points

Laura Zaini 5 years ago

2points

Meeow 5 years ago

lol Max is showing his owner appreciation, I hope Max continues lives longer life and healthy.

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Bored Fox 5 years ago (edited)

People should not left their cats outside without anyone supervising. Too many cats have been run over by a car and also some cats like to go inside other people's homes. That can be a bad thing because the other people may be allergic to cats and if the cat pees or poops that is annoying to clean. I remember one child who was allergic to cats but still the neighbors let their cats pee inside that kid's playhouse and sandbox.

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Naima Ivansdóttir 5 years ago

this kind of things actually drive me crazy :D my cats don't steal anything from the neighbourhood! i want them to! hahah i once read about a cat stealing SPONGES from the neighbour, still laugh when I think of it hahah

1point

MagicalUnicorn 5 years ago

if cats bring mice thinking owner is bad at hunting, maybe Max thinks that his owner doesn't read enough?

1point

Magpie 5 years ago

Max is very strong !

1point

Magpie 5 years ago

My cat drags socks around the house, and steps on them as she walks and gets stuck.

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suryanti utami 5 years ago

Max, thanks for making my day

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TJler 5 years ago

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Kenny Kulbiski 5 years ago

Wait a minute, you get a newspaper? I get dead mice and left over pizza from somewhere. Not that I don't appreciate it but still........

22points

Dorothy Berry-Lound 5 years ago

They are so clever, I had one brought home some frozen cod fillets he stole from someone's house.

12points

Sabienn 5 years ago

He looks so proud with that newspaper! :)

9points

Night Owl 5 years ago (edited)

Such a cute (and proud) little thief. I hope the neighbors aren't too angry about it and forgive him and his humans

9points

glowworm2 5 years ago

Ha! Max fetches the newspaper for his owner--except it isn't hers! That video of him proudly strutting over to the house with the newspaper in his mouth is hilarious.

7points

Deborah B 5 years ago

6points

Alusair Alustriel 5 years ago

Hahaha the commitment not to let go os awesome :D Furry culpritoo-cattito! :D

5points

FatBaby 5 years ago

We've figured you out Max (:<<<<<

4points

Momogi 5 years ago

OMG! So cute, fluffy, and adorable🤗🤗🤗

3points

N 5 years ago

Wow, the cat is doing his job too well

3points

Asia 5 years ago

I've heard about cat that stole socks from someone's washing that was hung out to dry.

3points

Carol Emory 5 years ago

Who needs a fricken' dog?

3points

diane a 5 years ago

My cat brought me a koi carp

2points

ravina nimje 5 years ago

Yaaay, Newspaper for my servant!

2points

Reilly Beryll 5 years ago

The only thief that I support!! Perhaps he is part of the Thieves’ Guild. Khajiit burglar!

2points

Ashley Say Wha?!? 5 years ago

It always amazes me how accurate cats are when landing their jumps. This good boy was on point when he jumped up to the top of the fence!

2points

David Jeu 5 years ago

Once my cat bring me a baby sturgeon. To that day i have no idea where it came from..

2points

Panda Kicki 5 years ago

The Purrfect Crime!

2points

Laura Zaini 5 years ago

2points

Meeow 5 years ago

lol Max is showing his owner appreciation, I hope Max continues lives longer life and healthy.

1point

Bored Fox 5 years ago (edited)

1point

Naima Ivansdóttir 5 years ago

1point

MagicalUnicorn 5 years ago

if cats bring mice thinking owner is bad at hunting, maybe Max thinks that his owner doesn't read enough?

1point

Magpie 5 years ago

Max is very strong !

1point

Magpie 5 years ago

My cat drags socks around the house, and steps on them as she walks and gets stuck.

3points

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suryanti utami 5 years ago

Max, thanks for making my day

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TJler 5 years ago

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Woman Catches Her Cat Returning From Neighbor’s Property With Stolen Goods

This is Max – a cat from New Zealand, who likes to steal newspapers from neighbors for his own entertainment

One day, Max’s owner Jade Jefferies started receiving newspapers to her porch that she did not subscribe to

The papers had little teeth marks on it, so, naturally, Max became the prime suspect

“I’ve always had a feeling it was him,” Jade said

See the crime in action for yourself

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