A SURPRISING incident took place in Hazelmere, KZN.
A 14-year-old boy was caught red-handed, not stealing, but cooking breakfast.
He had allegedly broken into a home to do so.
The bizarre incident unfolded on Saturday morning, 27 December, at a house where the shocked homeowner returned to find the teenage intruder frying eggs inside the kitchen.
Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) spokesman Prem Balram said the boy allegedly broke into the property earlier in the day.
"The homeowner reported that the teenager gained entry by removing the gate and forcing open a door," said Balram.
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According to Balram, the house had already been ransacked, with clothing and food items stolen.
"When the homeowner arrived, he found the boy inside the house cooking breakfast. Reaction Officers found the premises ransacked."
Residents told officers that the teenager is known in the area and has allegedly been linked to previous housebreaking incidents.
"Residents informed our officers that the suspect is known in the area for previous housebreaking incidents," Balram added.
RUSA officers called in the police, and the teen was handed over to SAPS for further investigation.
"The suspect was handed over to police for further investigation," said Balram.
No injuries were reported, and police are expected to handle the matter in line with procedures involving minors.
