Woman Caught On Camera Taking Persian Cat From Manhattan Animal Shelter

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Security video from the Manhattan Animal Control Center shows a woman grabbing a Persian cat from its cage over the weekend.

Another camera shows the alleged cat-napper leaving with the pet in her purse.

It's the kind of cat you would normally get from a breeder or a pet store.

The stolen cat had already been promised to a new owner before the theft.