Bill McCleery

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Police have arrested Michael Lewis, 43, Whitestown, in connection with an April 28 burglary at the home of Indiana Pacers forward Paul George.

Lewis was arrested this morning after being brought to a police station for questioning, said Sgt. Kendale Adams of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Adams said DNA evidence led them to Lewis, but would not elaborate.

Earlier this year, investigators released surveillance photos of two men they believe stole items valued at more than $16,000 from Paul George during a home burglary on a night the Pacers forward was competing in a playoff game.

George lives in a Diamond Pointe Drive home, north of East 86th Street on Geist Reservoir.

A diamond-studded NBA All-Star ring worth about $15,000, a $700 Flux watch, a pair of red Jordan 4 Toro tennis shoes and $20 were missing from the home, according to an IMPD report.

The owner of record under the assessor's office for the home was a limited liability corporation, but county treasurer records listed Paul George as the property tax payer.

There were no signs of forced entry at the house, the report said.

On the evening of the burglary, the Pacers lost Game 5 of their first-round playoff matchup against the Atlanta Hawks at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Pacers ultimately beat the Hawks in the series but later lost to the Miami Heat.

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