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Police Probe Alleged Doorstep Theft of Cat Linked to Amazon Delivery

The case highlights Amazon’s reliance on delivery partners, raising questions over responsibility.

Overview

  • West Yorkshire Police said a theft was recorded after a report of a cat taken from outside a property in Elland at around 2:30pm on January 19.
  • Doorbell footage shared by owner Carl Crowther appears to show a delivery driver picking up his cat, Nora, from the doorstep before the animal is put into a vehicle.
  • Amazon says it is investigating, has been in contact with the owner and police, and that the driver was engaged via a subsidiary, with the family referred to insurance protocol.
  • Crowther claims Amazon offered him money, a claim the company disputes.
  • The cat remains missing and requires medication for a heart murmur, and accounts differ on whether the incident occurred Sunday or was reported Monday.