It was residents of the Amidonniers district, in Toulouse, who spotted young people who were busy in the middle of the night near a house unoccupied by its owner.
Around 1:30 a.m., they decided to call the police, suspecting a burglary.
Arrived on the spot, the members of the anti-crime brigade saw lights inside the accommodation.
And two people searching the villa.
When the police entered the house, they came face to face with the two very young burglars who were about to flee.
The two teenagers, 13 and 16, had already filled bags with silverware from the owner, who was not on site.
They were both arrested.
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Justice
Alès: Three men sentenced between two and four years in prison for 47 burglaries
Miscellaneous facts
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