PHOENIX, AZ: A resident from a Phoenix neighborhood is taking matters into his own hands.

Mark Bozeman was fed up with the rising theft in his neighborhood and began an aggressive “watch program”.

After thieves stole numerous items from homes in the area, he began staying awake at night watching the streets.

As a result, he spotted suspects trying to break into his neighbor’s home — a young woman who lives alone.

Bozeman leaped to his feet and confronted the suspects.

After exchanging a few terse words, the suspects fled.

Bozeman pursued and because of his efforts, Phoenix Police were able to apprehend the suspects.

Now, Bozeman has put together a neighborhood task force of men who lie awake at night, communicating any suspicious activity they witness via text messaging.

Phoenix criminals BEWARE!

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