Couple catches alleged thief asleep in yard
The police in St Ann had little trouble in arresting an alleged thief who yesterday fell asleep in the backyard of a house which he had just broken into.
Police reports are that a couple arrived at their Benbow district home in the parish around 6 p.m.
Upon entering the kitchen of their home, they realised that their back door was tampered with.
They then discovered that a number of food items and alcoholic beverages were missing from the kitchen.
After calling the police, the couple ventured into their backyard where they found the alleged culprit fast asleep under a mango tree. Two bags with the missing items were in his lap.
The couple reportedly used a piece of cord to tie the man's feet and hands together and waited for the police to arrive.
It was said that the man remained asleep until the police arrived and was subsequently taken into custody.
The police in St Ann had little trouble in arresting an alleged thief who yesterday fell asleep in the backyard of a house which he had just broken into.
Police reports are that a couple arrived at their Benbow district home in the parish around 6 p.m.
Upon entering the kitchen of their home, they realised that their back door was tampered with.
They then discovered that a number of food items and alcoholic beverages were missing from the kitchen.
After calling the police, the couple ventured into their backyard where they found the alleged culprit fast asleep under a mango tree. Two bags with the missing items were in his lap.
The couple reportedly used a piece of cord to tie the man's feet and hands together and waited for the police to arrive.
It was said that the man remained asleep until the police arrived and was subsequently taken into custody.

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