Gordon Ramsay restaurant sees 477 lucky cat thefts
Briefly

Gordon Ramsay's new restaurant, Lucky Cat, has suffered a major theft with nearly 500 maneki-neko cat figurines stolen within a week, resulting in losses exceeding £2,000. Ramsay, known for his popular TV shows, mentioned this theft during ITV's The Jonathan Ross Show. Each figurine costs £4.50 and is integral to the restaurant's theme, as these cats are considered to bring good luck in Japanese culture. Despite the scale of the theft, City of London Police reported no formal theft reports from the establishment as of yet, raising questions about security measures.
In just one week, nearly 500 maneki-neko cat figurines were stolen from Gordon Ramsay's newest restaurant, leading to a loss of over £2,000.
The stolen figurines, valued at £4.50 each, were a significant aspect of the restaurant’s branding, believed to bring good luck according to Japanese culture.
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