Horrific second retailer clerk in crime-ridden Bay Space is about on FIRE with stolen lighter fluid by serial shoplifter, leaving him affected by second and third-degree burns

Horrific surveillance footage has revealed the second a Bay Space retailer clerk was set ablaze by a homeless serial shoplifter as he tried to cease him from stealing.

Suraj, who declined to supply his final title for worry of being a goal once more, will be seen attempting to wrestle Kendall Burton, 38, earlier than being doused in lighter fluid.

Lined within the stolen flammable liquid footage exhibits Suraj’s head consumed by flames as one other retailer clerk runs to his rescue with a baseball bat.

The mindless crime occurred Sept 22 on the Appian Meals and Liquor in El Sobrante, simply north of Oakland, the place Suraj has been working for the previous 5 years, leaving him with second and third-degree burns to his face, neck, chest and shoulder.

Horrific surveillance footage has revealed the second a heroic retailer clerk was set ablaze by a homeless thug as he tried to cease him from stealing from his work place

In a submit to the Go Fund Me Suraj’s spouse outlined the ‘horrific work place incident’ that landed her husband Suraj within the care of San Francisco’s Saint Francis Memorial Hospital

Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Workplace advised CBS Information that the 38-year-old is going through costs together with assault with a lethal weapon, battery, arson and theft and is being held with out bail.

The county’s district legal professional is Diana Becton – a progressive whose 2022 election marketing campaign was funded by George Soros to the tune of $1 million. Crime has surged within the county, with burglaries rising by a 3rd, whereas automobile thefts jumped by a fifth and rapes soared by 7.5 p.c the identical yr. 

In the meantime, Suraj’s spouse Sabeena stated that there is nonetheless an extended highway to restoration for her husband and is elevating funds for his bodily and psychological care after the ordeal.

Talking from his hospital mattress Suraj advised the outlet, the ‘trauma’ he and his household is feeling from the callous incident is overwhelming

Sabeena began a fundraiser hoping for $100,000 in donations however regardless of a whole bunch hoping to assist out continues to be a good distance from that objective.

In a submit to the Go Fund Me she outlined the ‘horrific work place incident’ that landed her husband Suraj within the care of San Francisco’s Saint Francis Memorial Hospital.

‘[Suraj] was attacked with kerosene fluid and his physique was set on hearth by a shoplifter whereas he was working at his retailer in El Sobrante, CA on twenty second September 2023,’ she wrote.

‘Proper now he’s out of hazard and getting his remedy [at] Saint Fransis (sic) Memorial Hospital, SF.

‘As wounds by the (sic) burn takes time to heal and recuperate and we’re overwhelmed by the psychological trauma and the strain of medical procedures.

‘We’re reaching out to you to request for (sic) any help or contributions to this fundraiser. Your help could be invaluable and significantly appreciated.’

The mindless crime occurred Sept 22 on the Appian Meals and Liquor in El Sobrante the place Suraj has been working for the previous 5 years, pictured is the Kerosene used

Suraj defined that he wants a number of surgical procedures and that his household ‘cry on a regular basis’ after they come to go to

Contra Costa DA Diana Becton, whose marketing campaign acquired cash from billionaire liberal George Soros, has overseen a ten p.c surge in crime within the metropolis of Antioch 

Talking from his hospital mattress Suraj advised the outlet, the ‘trauma’ he and his household is feeling from the callous incident is overwhelming.

He described the ache he is feeling as a ’10’ when his wounds are cleaned and added that he was ‘so scared’ within the second.

‘I attempted to cowl his hand, however I do not know. I do not keep in mind. He simply lit the hearth on me you already know. I simply rushed to the restroom, and I simply splashed water on my face,’ he stated.

The burn sufferer stated ‘no person has to undergo this sort of scenario’ pleading for smaller shops to have ‘extra safety’ so the office will be safer.

Suraj defined that he wants a number of surgical procedures and that his household ‘cry on a regular basis’ after they come to go to.

DailyMail.com has contacted the household for remark however they didn’t instantly reply previous to publication.