Police are looking for an alleged burglar who apologized to the homeowner he was attempting to rob after being caught in the act.

According to authorities, the homeowner found the burglar walking out of the rear of his residence with jewelry boxes and electronic devices after arriving home at about 12:45 p.m. on Friday, April 10.

Police said the the burglar began apologizing after he was confronted by the victim and returned all of the items he had taken after the homeowner requested he do so.

Though the homeowner continued to talk to the burglar, attempting to befriend him and keep him on the premises, the suspect eventually fled on foot heading west on Dutton Road before officers arrived, police said.

A search of the area did not turn up the suspect, authorities said.

Police are describing the suspect as a white male, in his mid-20’s, 6 feet tall with a medium build.

At the time of the attempted burglary, he was wearing a baseball cap, T-shirt and jogging pants.

According to authorities, the homeowner was able to obtain a possible name and address through his conversations with the suspect.

An investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information to contact the Pelham criminal department at 635-2411.