Suspect arrested in $106,000 burglary at El Sobrante veterinary hospital thanks to cigarette butt at the crime scene
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A 50-year-old Rodeo man was arrested for his suspected involvement in a $106,000 burglary at a veterinary hospital in El Sobrante. The authorities used DNA extracted from a cigarette butt found at the crime scene to connect him to the crime. The burglary occurred on November 26, and a significant amount of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies were reported stolen. While the man has been booked under a $20,000 warrant, he has not yet faced charges. This incident highlights the importance of forensic evidence in solving crimes.
The Rodeo man's DNA from a cigarette butt linked him to a $106,000 burglary at a veterinary hospital, showcasing how forensic evidence can be pivotal in investigations.
Investigators traced the illicit activities back to a discarded cigarette, leading them to a suspect in a significant commercial burglary that resulted in substantial losses to a local business.
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