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Citizen's arrest? Car owner notices theft, detains suspect himself

A 30-year-old man attempting to steal from a vehicle in St. Johns received a rude awakening on Friday.
A police car.
RNC officials say a 30-year-old man attempting to break into a car on Ropewalk Lane in St. John's was detained by the cars owner on Friday. (CBC)

A 30-year-old man attempting to steal from a vehicle in St. John's received a rude awakening on Friday.

The alleged thief triggered a car alarm on Ropewalk Lane on Friday morning, and when the vehicle's owner heard the alarm go off, he sprung into action.

He detained the man and called the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, who arrived shortly afterand took the man into custody.

When officersarrived at the scene, they executed an outstanding search warrant on the accused, and also charged him with theft, malicious damage, and breaching court orders.

Police took the man into custody, and he was held for a provincial court appearance.