He mentioned it with the same meaning as a mursal report, without mentioning Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) in it, except that he said: They cut off his hand, then cauterized it, then brought him to him (peace and blessings be upon him).
Hadith Referenceالسنن الكبرى للبيهقي / كتاب السرقة / 17255