Murrieta Man Holds Neighbor in Headlock Until Police Arrive

Forget guard dogs, gun, alarm systems, pepper spray and Tasers -- a Murrieta man stopped his neighbor during an alleged robbery with a little bit of old school gusto.

He used a headlock -- proving once again, that some moves never go out of style.

Daniel Bernal, 32, was in his neighbor's home allegedly rummaging through a purse when his neighbor caught him, said Murrieta police Sgt. Bob Landwehr.

That's when the homeowner put the alleged burglar in a headlock.

The victim held Bernal, who has lived next door for three years, until police took him into custody.

Bernal was arrested and booked on suspicion of first-degree burglary of a home, Landwehr said.

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