Working late helped thwart a break-and-enter at a LaSalle restaurant on Malden Road.
The owner was working late in his office at 2 a.m. Friday when he heard someone breaking in.
He called the police. They arrived within one minute, surrounded the restaurant, and found a suspect inside.
Video surveillance showed the man got in by breaking through a door. It also recorded him rummaging through things in front of the business.
Police arrested the suspect without incident and charged him with break-and-entering, possession of break-in instruments, and breach of probation.
Anyone with information can call LaSalle Police at 519-969-5210 or Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477. Tips can also be left online at catchcrooks.com.
