Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek is scheduled for surgery after he snapped his Achilles tendon while running after a woman who he says stole cash and other items from his San Francisco hotel room.

Trebek, 71, host of the longtime top-rated game show based in the U.S., put himself in jeopardy after he awoke to an intruder in his San Francisco hotel room on Wednesday. He proceeded to run after the burglar after cash, a bracelet and other items were stolen, according to KGO-TV.

But during the chase down a hallway, Trebek tore his Achilles tendon. Trebek also injured his other leg when he fell down.

His injuries didn't stop him from hosting the National Geographic World Championship at Google headquarters in Mountain View, Calif., later Wednesday. He was on crutches to perform his duties at the competition.

Trebek says the thief was later caught based on information he gave police.

"I called security immediately, and gave them a good description of the woman and they got her," Trebek said.

Lt. Troy Dangerfield of San Francisco police said Lucinda Moyers, 56, was arrested on suspicion of felony burglary and receiving stolen property.

She was scheduled to appear in court Thursday.

Some of Trebek's belongings have been recovered, but the cash and bracelet are still missing.

Trebek is to undergo surgery Friday, and will wear a cast for six weeks.

Born and raised in Sudbury, Ont., Trebek graduated from a Toronto high school and earned a philosophy degree from the University of Ottawa.

He began his broadcasting career with the CBC in 1961, starting out in news and later becoming host of Reach for the Top, a quiz show for high school students, for seven years starting in 1965.

Trebek moved to the United States to host his first game show there, The Wizard of Odds, in 1973 for NBC.

He has been host of Jeopardy! since 1984.