Landlord Foils Burglary Attempt

Daily Newspaper shutterstock_1272343108 A landlord in New Bedford, Massachusetts is in the news after he apprehended a would-be burglar in his apartment building.

According to the report, the landlord happened to be inside one of the units when he heard the door knob wiggle, and then saw a man sneak inside.

The landlord told police that he was armed, and was pointing a weapon at the thief as soon as he appeared in the doorway. The man tried to run, but the landlord pinned him down and waited for police.

Tenants told reporters they were grateful the landlord was able to protect them.

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