Nassau police say a Mineola man has been arrested for a February weapons theft at a carpet installation business after a cigarette found at the scene was linked to him.

Third Squad detectives say Anthony Miola, 35, entered the Cutting Edge warehouse one night in late February, pried open a locked gun cabinet and removed several shotguns and hunting rifles. They say he also stole office equipment and tools.

Investigators examining the area for clues found a cigarette on the floor. They say DNA extracted from it matched the man’s DNA sample.

The man is being charged with burglary. He was scheduled for arraignment Tuesday at First District Court in Hempstead.

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