California Burglary Suspect Rescued After Being Trapped Inside Wall For Half A Day, Police Say

CBS Bay Area

May 20, 2026

Firefighters rescued a burglary suspect on California's Central Coast after he became trapped inside a wall for about 12 hours, police said.

According to the Salinas Police Department, a pair of officers was grabbing coffee Sunday morning at Brewjee on Main Street when they heard faint calls for help nearby. Employees at the business said they had heard similar noises earlier.

Officers checked the surrounding area, including the offices for the neighboring Maya Cinemas. While they were outside, the officers soon realized someone was yelling from inside the wall between the theater and the coffee shop.

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