38-year-old burglar caught in Rome, reads Greek mythology book during break-in, arrested with stolen clothing.

A Rome burglar was caught during a break-in after he started reading a Greek mythology book on a bedside table. The 38-year-old thief was confronted by the 71-year-old homeowner and tried to escape, but was arrested shortly after. The alleged burglar was found to have a bag containing stolen clothing from another house. The book's author, Giovanni Nucci, expressed interest in sending the man a copy to allow him to finish reading it.

August 24, 2024
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