Burglary Suspect in Custody After Chased Down by Lumpy’s Diner Owner

On Friday at approximently 9:30 pm, a male burglary broke through the glass window to gain access into Lumpy’s Diner on Lone Tree Way in the City of Antioch.

The entry set off their alarm system and video surveillance of the burglary in progress which alerted the owners of Lumpy’s diner who within a few minutes arrived at the diner. A foot pursuit occurred where the owner chased down the burglar where he was captured across the street in front of Walgreens Drug Store.

The burglary suspect was arrested by Antioch Police and sustained injuries to his head while the owner of Lumpy’s sustained minor injuries. The burglary suspect did leave the cash registered scattered all over the floor while trying to make his escape.

UPDATE
The Antioch Police Department identified the suspect as Victor Malaki, 28.

Per City of Antioch recent crime reports, here is the list of recent business burglaries since September 1:

Burglary – Business

• 9/1 – 1000 block Fitzuren Rd.
• 9/2 – 500 block Auto Center Dr.
• 9/5 – 2100 block Wilbur Lane
• 9/5 – 2600 block Somersville Rd
• 9/5 – 2300 block Buchanan Rd
• 9/5 – 2300 block Buchanan Rd
• 9/5 – 2600 block Somersville Rd.
• 9/6 – 3500 block Deer Valley Rd.
• 9/11 – 1400 block Auto Center Dr.
• 9/13 – 3400 block Deer Valley Rd.
• 9/15 – 3400 block Deer Valley Rd.
• 9/20 – 1700 block Cavallo Rd.
• 9/20 – 1800 block A St.
• 9/21 – 2100 block A St.
• 9/24 – 4500 block Lone Tree Way
• 9/29 – 2100 block A St.
• 10/3 – 3000 block Wilbur Ave
• 10/4 – 2000 block A St.
• 10/5 – 300 block E 18^th St.
• 10/5 – 2900 block Delta Fair Blvd.
• 10/5 – 100 block Railroad Ave.
• 10/5 – 1600 block A St.
• 10/5 – 1600 block A St.
• 10/5 – 1800 block A St.
• 10/6 – 1600 block W 10^th St.
• 10/6 – 5200 block Trimonti Cir.
• 10/6 – 1300 block Aster Dr.
• 10/9 – 2800 block Lone Tree Way
• 10/11 – 3400 block Deer Valley Rd.
• 10/15 – 3300 block Deer Valley Rd
• 10/15 – 4000 block Lone Tree Way