Well they have to arrest him so in the meantime they can verify his story?
If it comes out it was 100% a burglary and self defence he'll be alright.
Edit: And he was.
There's only 2 races: White and 'Political Agenda'
2 Genders: Male and 'Political Agenda'
2 Hairstyles for female characters: Long and 'Political Agenda'
2 Sexualities: Straight and 'Political Agenda'