Large African Cat Escapes Owner, Prowls Detroit Suburb

A male caracal cat native to Africa explores his new habitat at the Oregon Zoo in Portland, Ore., on Sept. 1, 2011. Don Ryan/AP Photo, File

AROYAL OAK, Mich.—A large cat native to Africa is on the loose in a suburb north of Detroit after escaping from its owner.

The caracal was reported missing around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday in Royal Oak, authorities said.