Pretty lucky pilot. The article makes it sound like the pilot did not attempt to have ATC pass the word along to the authorities. He was flying a Cessna, so he almost certainly had at least one comm radio. While buzzing over my home, I would have been telling ATC that I was witnessing a man break into my home and ask if they could call the cops.
Homeowner gets a bird's eye view of thief making away with his trailer - CNN.com
Homeowner gets a bird's eye view of thief making away with his trailer - CNN.com