Francine, known as the "Lowe's cat" to shoppers at the West Broad Street store, disappeared after apparently wandering onto a delivery truck. Lowe's via YouTube Richmond's famous "Lowe's cat" Francine has gone missing after accidentally boarding a delivery truck, prompting a community search effort that's gained attention from local officials. Search for Richmond's 'very special' Lowe's cat Francine goes viral: 'She means a lot'Gilmore says she spoke with a manager at the distribution center on Sunday morning. Elise Gilmore Richmond's famous "Lowe's cat" Francine has gone missing after accidentally boarding a delivery truck, prompting a community search effort that's gained attention from local officials. WTVR CBS 6 has submitted requests on Sunday for comment from both the Richmond Lowe's store and corporate headquarters.