“The two suspects, aged 38 and 28, worked alone. They used to break into houses while tenants were away,” said Col. Misfer Al-Juaid, spokesman for Jeddah police.

The two men were arrested following a police investigation into a spate of burglaries in Jeddah.

“Fingerprints obtained from some of the houses that were burgled matched those of the two men who have been arrested. Officers also found jewelry, electric items and mobile phones at their home. All of the items have been seized as evidence,” said Al-Juaid.