The Region : Intruder Robs Marine, Sets Him Ablaze

A Marine on leave was bound, gagged and set on fire by an intruder who broke into his Hollywood motel room, police said. The 23-year-old lance corporal, whose name was not released pending notification of relatives, reportedly suffered second-degree burns and was listed in stable condition at Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital. He told officers that the intruder tied him up with telephone and electric cords, stuffed a sock in his mouth and set fire to papers beneath him. The man then fled with $180 in cash and a portable stereo. A smoke alarm brought the manager and other guests, who kicked down the door.