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"Jeopardy" host Alex Trebek chases burglar, fans react on Twitter

By Ysolt Usigan

July 28, 2011 / 11:08 AM EDT / CBS News

"Jeopardy" host Alex Trebek chases burglar, fans react on Twitter — Twitter

"Answer: 'A 71 year old Alex Trebek chases down burglar'. Question: 'What is GANGSTA?'" -MarlyLew

Hotel Safety 101

"Hey Alex Trebek, Hotel Safety 101 - use the security latch on the door once you are in the room." -WytheD

The "Jeopardy" jokes will never get old

"Q: How do you get Alex Trebek to 'follow' you? A: What is, 'break into his hotel room and steal his stuff?' ('pursuit' for $200)." -thejosiah

What a badass

"I'll take 'badass' for 200, Alex..." -Newser

Alex is in his 70s?!

"Alex Trebek hurt while chasing burglar... (Trebek is 71!? Show me the way to the fountain of life, Al!)" -SkratchBastid

Alex Trebek is...

"Alex Trebek, game show host, man of mystery, and now - CRIME FIGHTER!" -ItsJustOs

Oh, Alex

"I'll take 'who should not be chasing down thugs for $500' ....what is Alex trebek....correct" -HubWNNews

Skills

"Was anyone going to sign Alex Trebek to an #NFL deal? I mean you see his cover skills? He stayed with the opponent for well over 100 yds!" -Sporty_Broad

So brave

"Alex Trebek chased a burglar!! What is.......brave?" -JenKirkman

If only this were true...

"Just Announced: Alex Trebek to be next James Bond" -SCPalmettoBlue

Ysolt Usigan

Ysolt Usigan is the editor of lifestyle and technology for women at CBSNews.com