After allegedly stealing items at the second house, Herrera proceeded to a third house and attempted to get inside, O'Connor said. The homeowner heard the commotion and got his 9 mm pistol to investigate. The man, while his wife called authorities, said he saw the intruder run next door. The man saw the intruder flee when officers arrived, and he went in pursuit, O'Connor said. The armed homeowner snuck up on the intruder, who was crouched behind a tree. The man pointed the gun at the intruder's head and warned him to stay put, O'Connor said.
Another man, described as a rugby player who is about 6-foot-2 and 235 pounds, came to the aid of his neighbor and sat on the intruder until police arrived a short time later, O'Connor said.
