A capital mob gave one thief a beating he won’t soon forget yesterday after he was caught robbing a Russey Keo district home with a buddy.

Failing to stay under the radar, the pair of intruders were spotted in the home by neighbours, who made quick work of apprehending them and doled out some thwacks.

Police questioned one of the men, but his accomplice was sent to the hospital because of the heavy beating.

Rasmei Kampuchea