He was caught by the homeowner while he was engrossed in reading a book on Greek Mythology in the house he had entered for theft.

A theft incident that occurred in the Prati district of Rome recently ended unexpectedly. A 38-year-old thief was caught red-handed when he got absorbed in a book about Greek mythology during the robbery.

Here's how the incident unfolded: The thief climbed onto the balcony of an apartment in the middle of the night and entered inside. However, when he came across a book in the house, his attention was diverted and he started reading instead of carrying out the robbery. He was so engrossed in the book that even when the 71-year-old homeowner woke up and noticed him, he was still reading.

Panicking upon the homeowner's awakening, the thief tried to escape through the balcony but was stopped by the neighbors and shortly after, arrested by the police. The thief was found with designer clothes believed to have been stolen from another house on the same night.

This interesting incident gained significant attention on social media. Many people made humorous comments about the incident. One user commented, "No thief can resist the temptation to read a newly stolen novel."

This incident shows that even a serious crime like theft can sometimes lead to unexpected and bizarre outcomes. The police warned citizens to ensure the security of their homes, while this incident serves as an interesting example of how a love for reading can even catch criminals.