A man trying to steal from a Clearwater restaurant Saturday morning got caught when he fell through the ceiling of the kitchen.

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said workers at the Country Skillet, located at 2839 Roosevelt Blvd., were setting up the restaurant when they heard noises coming from the ceiling.

Less than a minute later the burglar, identified as 56-year-old Chris D. Williams, fell from the ceiling.

Deputies said Williams was very polite with the restaurant workers and told them he didn’t think it was occupied.



Investigators said Williams waited for deputies to arrive.

He was arrested and charged with burglary of an occupied structure.

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said workers at the Country Skillet were setting up the restaurant when they heard noises coming from the ceiling. Less than a minute later the burglar, identified as 56-year-old Chris D. Williams, fell from the ceiling.