A suspected thief got more than he bargained for after he was caught by residents for allegedly stealing in Lagos.

It was scooped that the suspect was nabbed by youths of his neighborhood this morning after allegedly committing a crime and was about to travel. 

He was caught on the expressway with his travelling bag as he was dragged back to his area where he was stripped unclad and beaten mercilessly. 

It was gathered that the young man was badly beaten and injured that he had to be rushed to the hospital for treatment.