A construction worker in the capital was foiled on Tuesday after CCTV footage proved that his story of how a number of tools were stolen from a building site was concocted.

Police said the man told his boss on Tuesday morning that a number of tools had been stolen while he slept. A quick review of video footage, however, proved he had not been so sleepy.

Following the Scooby Doo-style denouement, the thief tried to escape but was quickly caught. KAMPUCHEA THMEY