SAN ANTONIO – DNA from a discarded syringe has helped San Antonio police identify a suspect in a home burglary.
John Saenz, 27 was arrested Wednesday on a charge of burglary. However, it appears more charges could be to come because police suspect he may have committed additional burglaries in the area.
According to an arrest warrant affidavit, a homeowner reported the burglary, in the 19200 block of Reata Trail, back on March 29.
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The woman told police she had gone out for a while to eat then returned home and found her back door had been forced open.
She told investigators she was missing a large amount of expensive jewelry and about $1,000 in cash. The affidavit said the jewelry is worth more than $100,000.
The woman also handed over to investigators a syringe which had been left in her home.
The affidavit said police had the syringe tested for DNA and it came back as a match for Saenz.
