Sly Cooper And The Thievius Raccoonus is a vibrantly animated caper starring the charming and wry, charismatic thief, "Sly" Cooper. Born into a family of the world's greatest thieves, "Sly" is given the Thievius Raccoonus, a family heirloom that is passed down from generation to generation containing all of the best-kept secrets of thievery techniques around. On his eighth birthday, a ruthless gang of five mysterious villains break into his home, overpower his father and steal the Thievius Raccoonus, splitting it five ways and each taking a piece of this legacy with them. Now, ten years later, "Sly" is ready to steal it back and restore the family honor.