THANE: Two theives, who broke in an apartment in Charai, were locked inside by the owner when he came back in the nick of time.
A teacher - Prasad Nikte 43, of Prabhuram society - had gone out for some work at around 12.30 pm. When he came back, he saw the door was opened with a hard object. When he peeped inside, he saw two unknown persons searcing and throwing things.
Nikte latched the door from outside and called Naupada police.
A team of police arrived and caught the duo were caught.
The accused - Jaspal Koragga,25, and Abdul Chaudhary,26, were arested and a case was registered at Naupada police station.