Middlesex, N.C. — A burglar took a beating from a homeowner in Johnston County.
Investigators said Phillip White and another masked man broke into a home, tied up four people and stole money.
One victim escaped, chased White into the yard and beat him with a 2x4, investigators said.
White was arrested and taken to jail.
Investigators are looking for the other suspect.



![[SLIDESHOW]](http://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/share/2012/02/09/10711513/4f348e7981bb5-51x75.jpg)
![[SLIDESHOW]](http://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/entertainment/out_and_about/2012/02/04/10712136/pics_agunn53833-100x75.jpg)
![[SLIDESHOW]](http://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/entertainment/2012/02/12/10720429/10720508-1329098360-100x75.jpg)
![[SLIDESHOW]](http://wwwcache.wralsportsfan.com/asset/colleges/ncsu/2012/02/12/10720628/10720628-1329096743-100x75.jpg)
![[SLIDESHOW]](http://wwwcache.wral.com/asset/entertainment/2012/02/11/10719067/10719072-1329050037-100x75.jpg)






WRAL.com welcomes your comments on this story. All comments are moderated prior to publication based on our posting guidelines. Please review them prior to posting and if your message is not approved.
This story is closed for comments. Comments on WRAL.com news stories are accepted and moderated between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday.
February 19, 2008 6:54 p.m.
February 19, 2008 6:53 p.m.
February 19, 2008 6:41 p.m.
February 19, 2008 6:34 p.m.
February 19, 2008 6:17 p.m.