Burglar caught on hop in Oakleigh

A man has been arrested following an alleged burglary in Oakleigh this afternoon.

It is believed a male offender drove to a house on Lincoln Avenue in an allegedly stolen car before breaking in just after midday.

The offender was disturbed by the male victim who arrived home and found the man inside.

The offender fled on foot and the victim gave chase.

Police located the victim and the offender and arrested the offender near a train station on Station Street.

The male offender was not armed and no one was injured.

A 52-year-old of no fixed address is currently assisting police with their enquiries.

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