Burglar gets stuck in restaurant roof

Published: June 8, 2007 at 12:12 PM

RIVERVIEW, Fla., June 8 (UPI) -- Police had to rescue a man who was stuck in the roof of the Lucky Buffet in Riverview, Fla., after he allegedly tried to break into the restaurant.

Hillsborough County sheriff's and fire rescue officials attempted to free the man from an air vent Friday, The Tampa Tribune reported.

Authorities said they believe the man got stuck while attempting to enter and burgle the eatery.

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