From Dallas’ CBS11tv.com of June 21, 2007
Man Catches Suspect Breaking Into Neighbor's Home
An aggressive neighborhood watch is being credited to catching a burglar who may have hit a Dallas condominium complex. However, vigilante techniques may have landed one man in trouble.
Undercover Dallas police were staking out a neighborhood when they heard a report of a break-in.
Shortly after they heard the report, they heard a gunshot.
When they arrived to a condominium complex in the 8600 block of Park Lane, they found an alleged burglar on the ground, a bunch of stolen jewelry and a concerned neighbor with a gun.
The man who fired the gun said he caught the suspect breaking into his neighbor's home. When the thief tried to run, he shot his gun into the air and held the thief for police.
The homeowner says there have been several break-ins in the last few months, which has brought the community together. He said they've all been keeping a closer eye on activity.
The neighbor who fired his gun had to go downtown with police for questioning.
While his neighbors might be happy he caught an alleged thief, firing a gun into air may get him in trouble.
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