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Man Tries PNC Bank Heist with Rescue Kitten, Arrested

7/14/2026

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A man tried to rob the PNC Bank in Beltsville, Maryland by brandishing a rescued kitten.
Police arrested him at the bank while cameras captured him in a t-shirt and black beanie exiting Pet Supplies Plus with the kitten.
Store manager Aaron Kurkowski said the suspect had visited the pet store repeatedly before taking the kitten.
Rescue volunteer Stephanie Stullich confirmed Magnolia was unharmed and is still available for adoption.

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Story summary

A man tried to rob the PNC Bank in Beltsville, Maryland by brandishing a rescued kitten.
Police arrested him at the bank while cameras captured him in a t-shirt and black beanie exiting Pet Supplies Plus with the kitten.
Store manager Aaron Kurkowski said the suspect had visited the pet store repeatedly before taking the kitten.
Rescue volunteer Stephanie Stullich confirmed Magnolia was unharmed and is still available for adoption.