Burglary thwarted by man, 77

A burglary at a rental cottage on the grounds of a Timaru rest home was thwarted by a 77-year-old resident who chased the offender away.

Senior Sergeant Dylan Murray said the burglary on the grounds of Margaret Wilson Home in Seddon St was reported to police at 4.30am yesterday when a male resident was awoken by

the offender, who was inside his cottage.

Murray said no items were stolen, and the offender ran off when he was challenged by the resident.

Presbyterian Support South Canterbury owns Margaret Wilson Home, and its chief executive Carolyn Cooper said the resident was unharmed.