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Monday, 6 January 2014 - 04:32

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Grandpa chases off burglar

A burglar who broke into a home on the Kasteellaan in Heerlen in the night from Saturday to Sunday, was caught in the act by the 89-year-old resident. The resident suffered minor injuries to his arm in the struggle that followed and was treated on site by paramedics. At some point during the struggle the burglar managed to get away, and fled towards the Meezenbroeker road. The police are investigating the incident. burglar,
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