Northpine community leader Clamen Solomons says every Thursday homes would be burgled and residents decided to catch the culprit yesterday.
“The thief robbed a woman of her handbag full of money. The community stood up to this man and he was caught with the handbag and the cash was retrieved,” says Solomons.
“We then waited 45 minutes for the police to arrive.”
Houswife Olivia Khan, 56, says she was unpacking her boot when she saw a man disappear into her house. She followed him and was assisted by a biker passing by.
“They caught the guy and tied him to the pole. I hope he has learned his lesson,” she says.
The hero in the stuk, Fernando Pasquilli, says he was happy to assist.