A little boy has been beaten mercilessly after he was caught in Delta state stealing money and phone from a woman. 

According to journalist, Sapele Oghenek, the boy was caught around Abeke Road by Termocool in Delta.

 He had stolen sweet and all the money a woman sold said to be around N10,000. But, before he could get away, his luck ran out as he was caught. 

He was beaten and tied with rope.