A resident in the Leeuwerikenstraat in Heverlee caught burglars in the act, but one of the intruders managed to flee after spraying an unknown product into his eyes. The incident happened in Heverlee, near Leuven. After the attack, the suspects ran off. Police launched a search using a helicopter and a tracking dog. Officers moved in after the resident reported catching the burglars in the act. During the escape, one suspect sprayed a substance directly into the man’s eyes, allowing the group to get away. Despite the air search and the use of a speurhond, police found no results. At this stage, the investigation is continuing, and no suspects have been located or arrested.