LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP — Nearly two years after a burglar forced his way into a Brant Beach home and made off with valuable property, Long Beach Township police say DNA evidence helped investigators identify and charge an Atlantic City man in the case.
The burglary was reported March 14, 2024, when officers were called to a residence in the Brant Beach section of the township for a report of a break-in and theft. Police said the intruder forced open a locked door, entered the home and stole several high-value items.
Members of the Long Beach Township Police Department Detective Bureau joined patrol officers in the investigation, which continued well beyond the initial response. Authorities said the case eventually turned on DNA analysis, which helped detectives identify the suspect.
Police charged Vito Anderson, 40, of Atlantic City, with burglary, theft and criminal mischief in connection with the break-in.
As of that date, Anderson was being held in the Atlantic County Jail on charges filed by several other jurisdictions, police said.
The department credited Patrolman Anthony Cipriani, Detective Sgt. Angelo Fiorentino and Lt. Patrick Mazzella for their work on the investigation, calling their efforts instrumental in bringing the case forward.
Authorities emphasized that the charges are accusations and that Anderson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
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