The game show host appeared at a Nat Geo event on crutches . Trebek says he ruptured his Achilles tendon chasing the burglar . He placed his crutches to one side and hopped over to the podium , where he told his story with the dry wit `` Jeopardy '' fans have come to love . Score: 7 A woman was arrested and charged with burglary , receiving stolen property .
The game show host appeared at a Nat Geo event on crutches . Trebek says he ruptured his Achilles tendon chasing the burglar . Score: 7 A woman was arrested and charged with burglary , receiving stolen property .