From the Washington Post of August 9, 2007
Man, 85, Fools, Captures Alleged Burglar
An 85-year-old man whose home was burglarized three times within a week decided to take matters into his own hands. Alton Tillman left his home at his regular time Tuesday, but doubled back and quietly went inside, finding emptied drawers, items in disarray _ and someone's feet sticking out from under a bed, police said.
Tillman ordered him out, then called 911.
When officers arrived, they found Tillman pointing a handgun at a 16-year-old boy standing against a wall, they said.
Officers said they found several items belonging to Tillman in the boy's pockets and other items of the man's at the youth's home a block away.
The teenager was charged with felony burglary and larceny.
Police Capt. Patrick Whitney said people should call officers rather than acting on their own.
"We're not Superman either, but at least we do have the equipment and the training," he said.
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