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Possible burglar gets stuck in grease vent on roof of vacant Chinese food restaurant for 2 days

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SAN LORENZO, Calif. — A trespasser or possible burglar was located by authorities trapped in a grease vent Wednesday.

Alameda County deputies responded to a vacant Chinese food restaurant in San Lorenzo, CA. In that grease vent on the roof they found a man trapped.

Authorities say he had been there for about two days.

Fire rescue got the man out and he is now in custody. His motive for being on the roof or how he became stuck are not clear at this time.