"Happiness, sadness, I was mad. Just a mix of emotions," said Aguilar.
But now Aguilar is fired up about an arrest.
"All of a sudden, I get this message on my phone. It's a courtesy message from the Fresno D.A.," said Aguilar.
Prosecutors notified her about the arrest of one of the burglars seen on surveillance video in the early morning hours of July 27.
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Raymond Vallin is now in the Fresno County Jail facing several felony and misdemeanor charges, including possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Court records show he's had previous run-ins with the law.
Authorities said the security video shows Vallin and another unidentified man prying open the back door of the restaurant to steal cash and tech devices, including a MacBook.
Aguilar said the damages totaled close to $7,000, but she can't put a price on the sense of security she lost.
"I felt violated because this is like my baby. It's 14 years old and we've nurtured it and taken good care of it," said Aguilar.
Those years of hard work paid off when Action News featured Grill Masters in a Dine and Dish segment with anchor Dale Yurong in 2020.
Since the burglary, Aguilar said the community support has been overwhelming.
"It warms my heart because there's actually more good than there is bad. As much as we hear about the bad, it has no comparison compared to the good out there," said Aguilar.
Aguilar encourages anyone with information about the other suspect to contact the Clovis Police, as the burglary is still under investigation. Court records show Vallin is due in court on Wednesday.
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