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Camper stolen in Rome with cat inside, owner begs for pet's return

07.06.2026 04:09 2 min 4 sources
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Camper stolen in Rome with cat inside, owner begs for pet's return

In Brief

On Sunday, February 1, three thieves stole a Ford Transit camper van in Rome's Pigneto district, where the owner lived. The cat Martufella was inside and is now missing.

A camper van was stolen in Rome's Pigneto district on Sunday, February 1. Three thieves made off with a Ford Transit that had been parked on the street for three weeks, where the owner lived.

The owner, identified by sources as actor, magician or artist Lorenzo Marte (one source says Lorenzo M.), lost all his belongings, including documents. His cat Martufella, wearing a pink collar, was inside the vehicle and is now missing.

Lorenzo Marte filed a police report and appealed to the thieves to at least return the cat. He asks anyone with sightings to call 3298868850.

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Motorhome with cat stolen in Rome

02.02.2026 ilmessaggero.it ITA

Magician's motorhome and cat stolen in Rome

02.02.2026 la Repubblica ITA

Motorhome stolen in Rome with cat inside

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Motorhome stolen in Rome with cat inside

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