Zalewa residents witnessed a bizarre and tragic incident yesterday morning when a suspected thief met his fate in the jaws of a crocodile while trying to escape.

The incident occurred around 8:00 AM when the man only as Sami and his friend, broke into a house in Zalewa. A child inside the house spotted the intruders and screamed for help, alerting neighbors.

The commotion drew a crowd, and residents immediately chased the thieves. One of the thieves,Sami, in a desperate bid to evade capture, jumped into the Shire River to swim to safety.

Eyewitnesses report that as he swam, a crocodile attacked him, cutting his escape short. This unexpected turn of events has left the community in shock.

Today, only the severed head of the thief was recovered, confirming his demise. The incident has sparked conversations about both crime and the risks posed by the wildlife in the area.

Police have yet to issue a statement regarding the incident as investigations continue.