DNA connects man to February 2013 armed burglary in Lake Worth

More than a year and a half after a Lake Worth armed burglary, Palm Beach County Sheriffs deputies arrested a man through a connection of DNA and an accomplice-turned witness, according to an arrest report.

In February 2013, three men were caught on video breaking into a Lake Worth home and getting away with about $2,700 worth of property including a television, an Xbox, a PlayStation, a skateboard and a projector, the report said. The three were driven away in a black BMW.

One of the men put black spray paint on an outdoor surveillance camera, but indoor cameras caught the movements the men, who had their faces covered.

DNA found on articles of clothing worn during the alleged incident later placed Andrew Crammer, Avalon George and Brandon Castro at the scene. All three men were on camera wearing the articles of clothing that had matching DNA, the report said.

Crammer, 20, was also holding a handgun during the burglary, the report said. He also unmasks himself during the video and the image closely matches his likeness, the report said.

No recent arrest records appear for George or Castro in connection to this incident. Both have previous arrests and Crammer has a previous arrest this year for marijuana possession with intent to sell.

Crammer faces charges of armed burglary and theft of more than $300. He remains in Palm Beach County Jail in lieu of $103,000 bail.

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