The 42-year-old foreign burglar was surprised and handcuffed by residents of the house he was robbing early this morning in Gandara dos Olivais, Leiria.
Before calling the emergency services, residents used belts to restrain the arms and legs of the robber, who is charged with several crimes and is in jail.
The robber was armed with a kitchen knife, which was seized by PSP officers. Two mobile phones, a game console, a bicycle and an electric scooter were found in his possession.
The apartment, located on the ground floor, is home to six adults and one child, who were sleeping when the thief entered through the back door next to the entrance. He was surprised in the room by a resident and reacted violently until he was immobilized.
Author: Isabel Jordan
Source: CM Jornal
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