A 72-year-old woman got the surprise of her lifee when a naked burglar allegedly broke into her home in Vancouver, leading her to grab a shovel to fight back.
According to a post on X from the Vancouver Police Department, the man broke into a home near Cambie and West 41st Avenue on Tuesday night.
The post suggests that the man smashed a window with a pointed metal rod.
A 72-year-old woman, a resident in the home, ran out of bed, grabbed a shovel “and chased the combative man from her house as he swung the rod at her.”
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Thankfully, neighbours called 911, and when officers arrived on the scene, they found that the 72-year-old woman had cornered the suspect in his vehicle.
Police added that the man has been charged and is currently in custody.
Many have reacted to the X post due to the wild nature of the incident, with many commenting on the bravery of the 72-year-old woman in response to the naked burglar breaking into her Vancouver home, forcing her to use a shovel in self-defence.
“So glad that brave lady is safe,” said one person in response to the post.
Another user said, “This woman wins 2023!!!!”
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