See the Moment An Elderly Couple Held a Burglar At Gunpoint After Catching Him Stealing Their Belongings (Photos+Video)

 

An elderly couple caught a burglar, identified as Aaron Lujan, and held him at gunpoint until police arrived.

 

According to reports, the 26-year-old was just released from jail on Thursday – but later that same day, he was caught loading the stolen items into a stolen SUV.

The police were called and they arrived minutes later in the 1600 block of Lafayette NE Street in Albuquerque, to find the 70-year-old man and his wife, 66, pointing their guns at Aaron Lujan.

 

Police body camera footage shows the moment officers arrived at the scene to find the suspect cowering on the ground near the vehicle before lying face down as an officer handcuffs him.

The husband relates that when they noticed the burglar, he grabbed his shotgun while his wife took a handgun and both held Lujan at gunpoint until authorities arrived. 

However, no one was injured in the incident.

 

Talking about the incident, Ron Paneboeuf, a friend of the couple, said he’s not surprised at all by their actions.

"It doesn’t surprise me at all that she would be willing to confront somebody that is doing wrong," he said
 

Police did not say what charges Lujan will now face or if he has an attorney. Court records show that he had left jail hours before the incident on a burglary charge.

Tixier told the news station that if the couple had not taken action, Lujan would likely still remain at large.

However, police urge people not to go after thieves with weapons unless there is a direct threat to a person’s safety.

 

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