Multnomah County Sheriff's Office(PORTLAND, Ore.) -- A man called 911 to say there was a burglary in progress and he wanted police to come protect him. The caller, however, was the alleged burglar.



Timothy James Chapek, 24, had allegedly broken into a home in Portland, Ore., and was taking a shower in the burgled house when the homeowner returned and caught him at 7:07 p.m. Monday, according to police.



The homeowner, accompanied by his two German Shepherds, asked Chapek why he was in the home, police said. Chapek quickly locked himself in the bathroom and called 911.



The homeowner, who police are not identifying, also called 911 to report the intruder.



It's unclear if Chapek was intoxicated at the time.



Chapek, who has an extensive criminal record for non-violent crimes, was booked into the Multnomah County Jail Monday night and was released Tuesday. He will be charged with a misdemeanor for criminal trespassing, police said.



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