14-Year-Old Burglar Caught Cooking Breakfast After Breaking Into Hazelmere Home

A bizarre housebreaking incident unfolded in Hazelmere, KwaZulu-Natal, on Saturday when a 14-year-old boy was allegedly caught cooking breakfast inside a home he had just broken into.

The teenager was later handed over to police after residents alerted Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA).

14-year-old Boy Allegedly Breaks In and Makes Himself at Home

According to the homeowner, the boy gained entry to the property on Ezakheni Road by removing the gate and forcing open a door.

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After entering the house, the suspect allegedly helped himself to clothing and food items before deciding to cook breakfast.

When the homeowner returned, he was shocked to find the teenager inside the house frying eggs.

RUSA Responds as Home Found Ransacked

Reaction Unit South Africa was contacted for assistance, and officers responded to the scene.

Upon arrival, reaction officers found the home ransacked, confirming signs of forced entry and theft.

Residents in the area told officers that the teenager was known in the neighbourhood and had allegedly been involved in previous housebreaking incidents.

Suspect Handed Over to Police

The 14-year-old suspect was taken into custody and handed over to the South African Police Service for further investigation.

No injuries were reported during the incident, and police are expected to follow standard procedures relating to a minor.

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