Shocking moment man, 26, catches a burglar inside his home - and forces him to hand back his money

A New York City man in his underwear caught a burglar who broke into his home, but decided to not press charges after giving the weeping crook a lecture. 
On Thursday, an unidentified Queens man was sleeping inside his home when he awoke to a burglar rummaging through his family's belongings.  
In cell phone footage, the unidentified man is detaining the suspect, identified as Robert Hopkins, a 52-year-old homeless man, on the dining room floor while family members watch from a nearby staircase.
Hopkins begins hysterically sobbing as the 26-year-old victim begins to lecture him about attempting to burglarize his family's home.

Authorities said Robert Hopkins, a 52-year-old homeless man, (pictured) broke into a New York City family's home when the son  (pictured) confronted him
Authorities said Robert Hopkins, a 52-year-old homeless man, (pictured) broke into a New York City family's home when the son  (pictured) confronted him

'How’d you feel, if you’re waking up to a f****** man robbing your s***?' the victim says. 'I’m sleeping, you f****** robbing me?!'
The victim's mother, who wished to not be identified, told New York Daily News that  her son sustained injuries during the altercation and is in 'shock.' 
'He’s in shock. His whole body is bruised very badly. The guy had a knife,' she said. 
'My whole family was in danger,' the mother said, adding that her young daughters were also in the home.  
The victim, 26, (right) said he was sleeping on his family's couch when he caught Hopkins (left) attempting to steal  items from the Queens-area home
The victim, 26, (right) said he was sleeping on his family's couch when he caught Hopkins (left) attempting to steal  items from the Queens-area home
Footage of the altercation continues with the victim demanding answers from Hopkins as he cries.
'I work hard! I work hard for my money,' the victim says. 'Do I deserve this? You feel me? What did you rob me for?' 
Hopkins, overcome with emotions, bends over while trying to explain. 
Hopkins (left) breaks down in tears during the altercation, apologizes to the victim and admits this is his first time burglarizing  someone's home
Hopkins (left) breaks down in tears during the altercation, apologizes to the victim and admits this is his first time burglarizing  someone's home 
The victim (right) later reveals that he won't press charges against Hopkins (left) because he returned the stolen wallet
The victim (right) later reveals that he won't press charges against Hopkins (left) because he returned the stolen wallet
'No, no, no,' Hopkins says. 'It’s my first time doing this. I'm sorry.'  
Hopkins apologizes to the victim and his family before getting down on his knees in guilt.
'Empty out your pockets,' the victims instructs Hopkins, who allegedly stole items out of his wallet during the home invasion. At one point, the victim slaps Hopkins while demanding his items back. 
'You were about to roll with my s*** while you’re apologizing and saying you’re sorry!' the victim screams.
Victim to Hopkins : ''I'm living in my parent's house. I'm sleeping on the f****** couch. Not even on a bed, and you were going to take my s***. You were going to take the last of me'
Victim to Hopkins : ''I'm living in my parent's house. I'm sleeping on the f****** couch. Not even on a bed, and you were going to take my s***. You were going to take the last of me'
'I feel bad for you! You should be embarrassed! You should be ashamed of yourself! 
In a second video, the victim reveals that he's struggling himself and currently living at his parent's home. 
'You know this is all I have,' the victim said, referring to his wallet.
'I'm living in my parent's house. I'm sleeping on the f****** couch. Not even on a bed, and you were going to take my s***. You were going to take the last of me.'
The New York Police Department charged Hopkins (center) with criminal trespass, burglary, grand larceny, criminal possession of stole property and harassment
The New York Police Department charged Hopkins (center) with criminal trespass, burglary, grand larceny, criminal possession of stole property and harassment
Then, the victim suddenly becomes compassionate and tells Hopkins he's not going to press criminal charges against him.  
'My man, take it easy bro, I’m not going to press no charges on you,' the victim says. 
'I’m just going to let them do whatever it is they’re going to do to you. I’m not going to press no charges on you, I promise. Only because you gave me my s*** back.' 
Moment later, at least eight police officers enter the home and handcuff Hopkins. He's escorted out of the home while authorities stay at the scene to investigate. 
The New York Police Department charged Hopkins with criminal trespass, burglary, grand larceny, criminal possession of stole property and harassment.
It's not clear if the alleged knife or another weapon was used during the altercation.
Shocking moment man, 26, catches a burglar inside his home - and forces him to hand back his money Shocking moment man, 26, catches a burglar inside his home - and forces him to hand back his money Reviewed by Your Destination on June 05, 2020 Rating: 5

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