Suspect IDed in San Bernardino burglary is linked by DNA to sexual assault case, authorities say

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (KABC) -- A man who was identified was a suspect in a San Bernardino residential burglary has also now been linked to a sexual assault case through DNA evidence, authorities said.

Investigators identified the suspect as 31-year-old Anthony Cifuentes, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
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According to the agency, Cifuentes was recorded on surveillance video standing over the homeowners as they slept during the February burglary.

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As part of the investigation into the break-in, authorities say DNA evidence has now linked Cifuentes to a sexual assault case.

He was arrested in April and is facing charges of rape, assault with the intent commit rape and two counts of burglary charges, the Sheriff's Department said.