Alleged burglar rescued after reported break-in failure leaves him stuck inside wall for 10 hours
A suspected burglar in California was rescued after being trapped inside a wall for approximately 10 hours. The incident occurred during a failed break-in attempt at a business, where the suspect fell from the roof and became stuck. Authorities discovered him after hearing faint calls for help from inside the wall.
- ▪The suspect, identified as Isaac Valencia, was trapped for about 10 hours before being rescued.
- ▪The incident began when Valencia allegedly slid 22 feet after falling from the roof of an adjacent theater.
- ▪Officers heard faint cries for help while inside a nearby coffee shop, prompting them to investigate.
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California Alleged burglar rescued after reported break-in failure leaves him stuck inside wall for 10 hours California officers inside a coffee shop heard faint calls for help By Bonny Chu Fox News Published May 21, 2026 6:24pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Firefighters cut through walls to rescue trapped burglary suspect Firefighters in Salinas, California, reportedly spent hours cutting through walls to rescue a suspected burglar who allegedly became trapped inside a business during a failed overnight break-in attempt.
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