A group of Houston construction workers turned the tables on an alleged robber who was packing more than just bad intentions—he had a gun, as reported by The Blaze.

The dramatic confrontation, caught on video, unfolded Wednesday around 4 p.m. as laborers worked on a drainage project along East 25th Street, according to KTRK-TV.

Suspicion arose when a white 2021 Chevy Malibu repeatedly passed by their cramped, high-traffic worksite. The workers took notice, and their instincts proved correct.

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Surveillance footage shows a man dressed in black brazenly grabbing a concrete saw from the site and making a break for the getaway car. But before he could escape, the construction crew sprang into action.

As the workers tackled the suspect, chaos erupted. The man dropped the stolen equipment, and in a desperate move, pulled out a firearm. One quick-thinking worker immediately lunged for the weapon while another swung a hammer at the suspect.

The would-be thief quickly ditched both the saw and the gun before making a panicked dash on foot, realizing he had bitten off far more than he could chew. His grand heist crumbled in mere moments, thanks to the quick-thinking and fearless construction crew.

The entire scuffle barely lasted a minute, but it packed a punch—quite literally. One worker took a brutal hit that cost him a tooth, a painful reminder of just how dangerous the situation could have been.

But despite the chaos, no shots were fired, and the workers stood their ground, successfully defending their job site like a band of blue-collar warriors.

Their determination sent the suspect running empty-handed, leaving nothing behind but his botched attempt at a robbery and a whole lot of unanswered questions.

The neighborhood, described as a family-heavy area, was put on alert following the attempted robbery. Houston police have yet to make any arrests and have not released a suspect description. Authorities continue to search for those involved.

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This incident is just another reminder of how dangerous even an honest day’s work can be in some areas. But these workers weren’t about to let some lowlife walk away with their equipment—or their safety.