Here's one clever way to meet your neighbors: keep a cat who enjoys stealing their things. This is how one San Mateo, California couple has gotten to know all their neighbors. Their cat, Dusty, is a 6-year-old housecat of mixed heritage, who enjoys collecting souvenirs whilst on his nighttime prowls. After he collects them, he dutifully brings his mementos home to share with his people. Dusty is known to grab a variety of items, from shoes to children's toys, but his favorite items are clothing and his specialty is bathing suits.

After six years of thefts, the neighbors all know where to go to retrieve missing items: Dusty's place.

Here's an AP report: