Diner Catches Cat Committing 'Heist of the Century'

A diner has revealed exactly why you should never leave your food unattended in a restaurant.

In a viral video shared by @veselrm, a tabby cat can be seen committing a serious crime that has grabbed the attention of hundreds of thousands of TikTok users.

The footage shows a restaurant table filled with plates of food and no customers present. This created the perfect opportunity for one sneaky cat to help itself to a burger.

With 7.2 million views, the video captures the moment the feline jumps onto the chair and snatches the meat between the buns. The cat then flees taking the patty and bread before anyone even has a chance to see it.

So far, the video, shared on January, 9, has amassed 980,900 likes and over 5,000 comments.

One user referred to the theft as the "heist of the century."

"I like independent cats who order their own food at the restaurant," said another comment with 14,500 likes.

A third comment said: "That cat is eating better than me."

"Cat burgerlar," joked another.

Like dogs, felines can be greedy too—especially when a meaty meal is around. Newsweek previously spoke to a People's Dispensary for Sick Animals vet nurse, Lynne James, to find out what owners should feed their furry friend when they run out of cat food.

Human food can be given to cats but it's important to know that some foods like chocolate, onions and garlic are all toxic. Salt should also be avoided too as sodium chloride is extremely poisonous to pets.

"You could add in plain white fish, safe fruit and veg, eggs, and plain chicken or turkey breast," said James. "Making sure to avoid any foods on the dangerous list."

These include caffeine, nuts, raw fish, fruit like grapes, raisins and peaches along with citruses and coconuts.

Felines should also never be given milk and other dairy products as they be harmful and cause diarrhea or digestive issues.

James suggested a plain chicken breast and a cooled boiled egg should do the trick as a one-off meal.

She previously told Newsweek: "Substitutions may be OK for one or two meals. It's worth noting that some pets may like the temporary meal too much, and turn their noses up at their healthier complete diet.

"It's also really important for pet owners to be aware that many human foods have way too many calories for our pets. It's best not to feed these substitute foods on a regular basis, but they are fine for occasions when you need a quick fix."

Newsweek reached out to @veselrm for comment.

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