Two burglars, a father and son, were caught red-handed last night thanks to a sharp-eyed off-duty policeman.

The police said the policeman noticed the two men acting suspiciously at Vjall ix-Xarolla, Zurrieq.

He requested back-up and as district and Mobile Squad officers arrived, the two men were seen leaving a private residence.

One was caught on the spot while the other tried to run away but was caught after a short chase.

The man who tried to escape was carrying a sack containing items stolen from the house. The house was ransacked.

The burglars, aged 54 and 24 respectively, will be taken to court in the coming days.

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