A fertigation plant owner in Simpang Empat, Alor Setar was shocked and sad that his five imported cats have been stolen.

Mohd Hashim Mat Isa, lost four Persian and a maine coon worth a staggering RM5,000!

However, he explained that he was not upset by the loss of thousands of ringgit, but sad because of the value of affection he’d poured to the animal.

According to Mohd Hashim, he was aware of the loss after finding a big hole at the iron cage that placed his 14 cats around 6.30am.

"I suspect my cats have been stolen when I’ve found there's a piece of cage, and I think the one who took it might have come here and already knew my turn my house very well.

"Yes, anyone who finds those cats can return to me or anyone. Who can catch the thief will be rewarded," he said.

Based on a closed-circuit television recording (CCTV), all the cats were believed to have been abducted by a man.

Mohd Hashim lodged a report at the Simpang Empat Police Station and handed the CCTV footage for further police investigations.

Meanwhile, Kota Setar Police Chief, ACP Mohd Rozi Jidin has confirmed received the report.