A man allegedly stole items from four unlocked cars in Pasadena on Wednesday, Aug. 29, but got caught by a resident who ordered the culprit at gunpoint to get out of the victim’s car, police said.

The suspect fled but officers arrested him.

Pasadena Lt. Max Dahlstein said the suspect took CDs, documents, a phone charger, a small amount of money, glasses, ID and mail from vehicles left unlocked in the 500 block of Summit Avenue at about 1a.m.

One victim saw the suspect in his car, came outside with a handgun and ordered him to get out, Dahlstein said. The victim tried to keep the man at the scene for police, but the suspect ran.

The victim called police and officers saw the fleeing suspect, who surrendered.

Demario Dwayne Ellis, 29, of Pasadena was arrested on suspicion of petty theft. Police cited and released him.