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May 27, 2012

Alex Trebek Injured Chasing a Burglar

by Chris Harnick, posted Jul 27th 2011 6:15PM

Alex TrebekHe is an Emmy-winning game show host who recently injured himself chasing a burglar. Answer? None other than 'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek.

According to ABC's San Francisco affiliate, Trebek chased a burglar at his hotel at 2:30AM on Wednesday morning, causing his Achilles tendon to suddenly snap. He reportedly fell and also injured his other leg. Trebek was staying at a San Francisco hotel while hosting the National Geographic World Championship.

The female burglar entered Trebek's room and took cash and a bracelet his mom gave him, among other items. Some items were stashed near an ice machine and Trebek chased the woman down the hallway.

ABC 7 reports a 56-year-old white female was arrested and charged with felony burglary and possession of stolen property. All of Trebek's items, except the cash and bracelet, were recovered.

Trebek will have surgery on Friday and will be in a cast for about six weeks.

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ebreit19

the correct answer is 'Who is alex trebek?". you've missed the daily double, awwwwwwwww.

July 28 2011 at 6:23 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
mhsden

Thats why one locks the door der dont most hotel room doors lock automaticly ?

July 28 2011 at 5:52 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
temeculapaul

It can be risky running down a hotel hallway with your pants down around your ankles at 2:30 a.m.

July 28 2011 at 5:14 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Rwildwind

sounds like a hooker deal gone bad maybe his wife should ask why she was in his room

July 28 2011 at 4:07 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Deano

How did she get in your room Hmmmmmmm?????

July 28 2011 at 4:01 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jbmbglen

Only Sean Connery could explain why he had his Mums bracelet.

July 28 2011 at 3:39 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
T REXX

atta boy alex

July 28 2011 at 3:22 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Palomino

I admire you Alex for not just letting a felon go. I hope you heal quickly!!!!!!!!!

July 28 2011 at 3:20 AM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
dgudell

Didnt that old boy have insurance ???? and what was that old hag doing in his room anyway ???
I dont think Alex was trying to spank that , even at 71 he can do better........

July 28 2011 at 3:07 AM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
mike jones

PROSTITUTE ROBBED THE TRICK DADDY

July 28 2011 at 2:35 AM Report abuse -3 rate up rate down Reply

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