Bengal Lynx cat stolen in Westminster found safe

WESTMINSTER, Calif. - A Begnal Lynx cat who was stolen from a Westminster home last week has been reunited with its owner but the suspect is still on the run.

What we know:

On Wednesday, March 26, a resident reported the theft of her male Bengal Lynx cat, Clubber, to the Westminster Police Department. 

The incident occurred after she returned home around midnight on Friday, March 21 and discovered the next morning that Clubber was missing. 

Photo courtesy City of Westminster

The AirTag attached to Clubber’s collar was found stationary outside near her driveway.

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Surveillance footage from the night of the incident shows an unidentified male suspect at the end of her driveway, attempting to lure Clubber with food before fleeing in a white pick-up truck.

Officials said Clubber was found unharmed and reunited with its owner, but the suspect is on the run. 

He is described as a man about 40 to 50 years old, about 6 feet tall, with a medium build. He was wearing a long-sleeved orange shirt, black jeans and a white hat.

What we don't know:

It's unclear when and where Clubber was found. 

What's next:

The Westminster Police Department is actively seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect and the suspect vehicle, described as a white pick-up truck, possibly a Toyota Tacoma.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 714-898-3315. Orange County Crime Stoppers will accept anonymous tips at 855-TIP-OCCS.