‘Where is Lucky?’: Sunnyside store owner pleads for return of beloved bodega cat believed to have been stolen

The owner of a Sunnyside corner store is pleading for the return of his cat, stating that he believes thieves stole his beloved pet in the early hours of Wednesday, Nov. 11. Ali Askari, who operates the 24-hour Sunnyside Mini Mart at 41-01 48th St., said his Siamese cat Lucky went missing at around 4 a.m. on Wednesday, adding that he believes someone took the animal when it was perched outside his store. He said CCTV footage does not capture anyone taking Lucky, but added that he is almost certain someone is responsible for the disappearance, stating that the cat never strayed far beyond the storefront and had not gone missing before. Askari adopted Lucky about a year ago after the death of his old cat Jackpot. Lucky quickly became a hit with staff and customers alike due to his playful and friendly personality. "Lucky is famous," Askari said. "Lucky is a star. Every day, even today, kids are coming in and asking, 'Where is Lucky?' I think somebody from the neighborhood took him.

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