ALOR STAR: A 31-year-old burglar learnt his lesson the hard way when he landed in hospital after getting whacked by a house owner at Taman Angsana, Pokok Sena, last night.
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ef Assistant Commissioner Mohd Rozi Jidin said in the 11pm incident, the suspect entered the premises grounds via the unlocked gate, then attempted to unlock the front door.
However, the 32-year-old homeowner became aware of the burglar’s presence, and emitted a shout – prompting the suspect to flee.
"But the house owner chased after and apprehended the suspect, before giving him a beating.
“He then set fire to the motorcycle the burglar rode to his house on," Rozi said in a statement.
He added that police subsequently detained the suspect and sent him to the Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital for treatment.