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Italian burglar caught after sitting down with book (www.bbc.com)

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A would-be burglar in Rome was caught after stopping to read a book on Greek mythology in the middle of a robbery, Italian media report.

The 38-year-old reportedly gained access to a flat in the Italian capital's Prati district via the balcony but became distracted after picking up a book about Homer's Iliad on a bedside table.

The 71-year-old homeowner is said to have awoken and confronted the alleged thief, who was engrossed in the book.

News of the failed robbery attracted the attention of the book's author, who told local media he wanted to send the man a copy so he could "finish" his read.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago

I love this news story and the thought that the burglar just got so enthralled by the book instead of doing the obvious burglar thing and nicking it.