Dreaming of beating a thief is a warning sign about upcoming problems as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means soon you will face problems in your property. It also means you catching an intruder in your home. Dreams of beating a thief and it is at an unknown place means you will help someone who is getting mugged. It also means unexpected physical fights or chase.
Dream of beating a thief and you know the place means you will finally solve a theft in your house or property.
Dreaming of beating a thief and you see family members or neighbors means you will try to become a hero but will soon realize that you messed up with a wrong person. It also means injury and embarrassment.
Dreams of beating a thief and the person hitting you back means you will getting into unwanted problems or will act in haste.