A bungling burglar caught red-handed outside The Lyberry bar has been pinched after an early morning raid at The Astoria nightclub.

Dozy Thief Nabbed on the Spot

Sharp-eyed club management spotted the sleepy crook loitering outside The Lyberry. Door staff quickly detained him. Wearing a bodycam, security caught his full confession to the break-in.

£2,000 Stolen, £5,000 Damage

The dim-witted crook forced open tills but found no cash inside. He made off with over £2,000 worth of premium stock. Club manager Alistair Ritchie revealed the total damage, including lost stock, tops £5,000.

Clueless Burglar in Custody

The bungler is now aiding police inquiries at portsmouth/" title="Portsmouth" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Portsmouth Central Police Station. An officer quipped, “Not the sharpest tool in the box.”

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