Arrest of Hobe Sound burglary & assault suspect

Martin County, Fl- Deputies from Martin and Palm Beach Counties arrested 42-year-old Antonio Amaya-Guevara Friday night and charged him with occupied burglary, battery, robbery by sudden snatching, and child abuse.

Here is the information from the Martin County Sheriff:

SUSPECT WHO BROKE INTO OCCUPIED HOME THEN INJURED A TEENAGER HAS BEEN ARRESTED

Martin County Sheriff’s Criminal Investigations Detectives, with the assistance of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and Department of Homeland Security have identified, located and arrested the suspect who broke into a Hobe Sound home this afternoon.

42-year old Antonio Amaya-Guevara was taken into custody by detectives in Palm Beach County a short time ago.

This afternoon, Amaya-Guevara broke into the home, and was confronted by a 17-year old girl who was alone inside. The teenager called her dad on Facetime to tell him someone was inside their home. Amaya-Guevara ran and the teenager followed trying to get pictures of the suspect. Unfortunately, Amaya-Guevara turned around and began beating the teen about the head and neck. She was transported to the hospital. A witness who saw the suspect attack the teen called 911. Detectives were able to identify the suspect and tracked him down in Palm Beach County tonight.

Antonio Amaya-Guevara is from Honduras and re-entered the United States illegally in 2023. He is being charged with occupied burglary, battery, robbery by sudden snatching, and child abuse. His bond will be $800,000 and he will have an immigration detainer.

The teenager was treated at the hospital for her injuries and released.

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