{"id":339736,"date":"2026-05-31T02:12:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T02:12:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/339736\/"},"modified":"2026-05-31T02:12:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T02:12:42","slug":"where-is-junie-search-continues-for-cat-gone-missing-amid-amazon-delivery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/339736\/","title":{"rendered":"Where is Junie? Search continues for cat gone missing amid Amazon delivery"},"content":{"rendered":"

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) \u2014 It\u2019s been more than two weeks since a family cat in West Bakersfield was allegedly stolen from their front porch by a person delivering an Amazon package.<\/p>\n

It started as an Amazon delivery on May 14 \u2014 and ended with a missing cat.
Surveillance footage from the family\u2019s Ring camera shows a delivery driver dropping off an Amazon package, then seemingly taking another package \u2013 Junie.<\/p>\n

Video shows Amazon driver taking pet cat, family seeks answers <\/a><\/p>\n

17 News was the first to report this story<\/a>, and since then, it has made national headlines. Our report sparked nationwide interest in finding Junie \u2014 the story being featured in our sister stations like KTLA<\/a> in Los Angeles, FOX5<\/a> in San Diego, and FOX40<\/a> in Sacramento. It has also been picked up by TMZ<\/a> and People Magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n

But even with so much attention, one question remains. Where is Junie?<\/p>\n

\"<em>It\u2019s<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been more than two weeks since a Bakersfield family cat went missing amid an Amazon Delivery on May 14, 2026. <\/p>\n

The driver\u2019s face is blurred because charges have not been filed. But an Amazon spokesperson confirmed they have identified the driver and have had discussions with him.<\/p>\n

However, they\u2019re tight-lipped about a resolution. 17 News has had several phone calls with Amazon. 17\u2019s Veronica Catlin<\/a> has sent Amazon email after email \u2014 asking about the action they are taking to find Junie, and requesting that they put us in contact with the driver. We want to hear his side of the story. But they haven\u2019t.<\/p>\n

\"<em>A<\/p>\n

A Bakersfield family is still searching for their cat, Junie, who they say was taken during an Amazon delivery on May 14, 2026.<\/p>\n

And come to find out, this isn\u2019t the first case of a missing cat involving an Amazon delivery.
In December of 2025, KTLA reported that a third-party driver for Amazon was accused of taking another family cat<\/a>, Piper, from an LA home. To this day, Piper has not been found.<\/p>\n

For Junie, it\u2019s been 15 days. An Amazon spokesperson told 17 News:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe driver works for a Delivery Service Partner, which is a local, small businesses that deliver packages to customers. We\u2019re looking into it and working with law enforcement as they investigate.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kern County Sheriff\u2019s Office confirmed they have been in contact with Amazon about the alleged catnapping, and as of May 29, an investigation is ongoing.<\/p>\n

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