A cat has been dubbed a serial underwear thief after pinching items from neighbours' washing lines.

Reginald, a four-year-old black and white half Norwegian forest cat, has been on the prowl in the warmer spring evenings and returning home with tights, socks and knickers.

His owner Liza Brickell, of Downs Road in Folkestone, has taken the liberty of warning people of her cat's naughty habits that started last year.

She said: "Last summer he started bringing in washing from people's houses, but he stopped once it turned colder.

"Now it's that time of year again, he is at it again."

Last summer he collected more than 20 items including men's boxers, a bra, pairs of socks, tights and a baby grow.

Mrs Brickell fears that the same will happen again now temperatures are beginning to increase.

She added: "He takes stuff all the time.

"He takes soft toys out and clean washing out from the house.

"We find it hanging off the tree in the garden and he is constantly looking for a reward because he thinks he has been good."

When returning home with the stolen goods Reginald either brings them to his family in return for a fuss or leaves them by the cat flap.

The feline does not wander out of Downs Road and those who fear their briefs have been snatched by Reginald should contact Mrs Brickell on Facebook.