DNA Links New York Man To 2007 Jewelry Heist

Police using DNA evidence have identified a suspect in a five-year-old burglary.

Jose Matias, 40, took part in a burglary at the Jewerly Exchange, now known as the , on Jan. 8, 2007, police said. 

Police issued a warrant for his arrest charging him with three counts of burglary and one count of theft. Matias was one of the burglars who stole $79,915 in precious stones and jewels, police said.

At the time of the burglary, police found the rear glass door of the store was smashed. Detective John Damato collected a sample of Matias' blood left at the scene, police said.

Police sent the blood to the New Jersey State Police Lab for processing. The DNA returned a match for Matias in February, police said.

Police haven't been able to find Matias. His last known address was in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Police asked anyone with information on Matias' whereabouts to contact acting Detective Sgt. John Devine at (201) 262-3400.