A police report said a security guard working for a hospital in northern Jeddah was approached by four individuals and was offered SR7,000 in return for access inside the hospital to steal air-conditioners.

“The hospital’s security guard pretended to go along with their plan and asked them to come back the next day. He called the police and a trap was set for the four individuals and they were arrested,” said official spokesman of Jeddah police, Col. Misfer Al-Juaid.

The four individuals are currently been held in Sharafiah police station where their statements were taken, pending their release to responsible authority to deiced whether they will be deported.

“The security guard showed signs of integrity and honesty, and the hospital should reward and promote him as well,” Al-Juaid said.