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The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said that two males, one of whom was the brother of Puka Nacua, a wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams, were taken into custody over the weekend in connection with the suspected theft of an SUV that belonged to Adou Thiero, a player for the Los Angeles Lakers.
After the car was located and followed to the location, deputies were sent to the One Hotel in West Hollywood to investigate the situation. According to NBC News, investigators said that the SUV had been identified with the use of tracking equipment, which led them right to the expensive hotel.
When the suspects arrived at the hotel, they reportedly valeted the car and then entered the premises, as stated by the law enforcement officials. As soon as they arrived, the deputies started going over the surveillance video from the hotel and the neighborhoods around it. Investigators were able to identify the persons who were suspected of being related to the car as a result of conducting that examination.
Deputies spotted the suspects soon after that, according to authorities at the sheriff’s office, and they brought both of the males into jail. They were taken into custody on the allegation that they had stolen a car without the permission of the owner. The authorities have not disclosed any information on the use of force or the manner in which entry to the SUV was reportedly achieved during the incident.
The location and time of the theft of the car are still unknown, according to the investigators. There has been no disclosure made by law authorities on whether the SUV was taken from a private property, a public space, or another site before its tracking to West Hollywood.
Trey Rose, who is 27 years old, and Samson Nacua, who is also 27 years old, have been identified as the suspects. Samson Nacua is the brother of Puka Nacua, a wide receiver with the Rams who has rapidly become one of the most well-known young stars on the squad. Samson Nacua is also a talented wide receiver.
It has been established that there is no evidence to imply that Puka Nacua was engaged in the event, and the authorities have not identified any link that goes beyond the familial rapport. A charge of stealing a car without the permission of the owner has been brought against both Rose and Nacua. At this point, both of the males are still being held in prison. Records from the jail suggest that they are being detained while the case is being processed; however, bail information has not been made publicly available.
In light of the ongoing investigation, law enforcement authorities have not disclosed whether or not more charges might be brought against the suspect. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the investigation is still ongoing, and the investigators are still attempting to put together the chronology of events that led up to the alleged theft.
Furthermore, it is not apparent if one of the suspects has contracted the services of an attorney. According to the authorities, there have been no lawyers who have stepped forward to act as representatives for Rose or Nacua at this time. Unfortunately, the attempts to get in touch with representatives of the suspects were not immediately successful.
Because of the prominent individuals who were involved, the event has garnered a lot of attention. According to reports, Adou Thiero, who is a forward for the Los Angeles Lakers and a growing figure in the National Basketball Association, is the owner of the SUV. During this time, Puka Nacua’s meteoric rise in the National Football League has brought further public focus to issues concerning his family, despite the fact that there is no indication that he was involved.
Regarding the arrests, neither the Los Angeles Lakers nor the Los Angeles Rams has released any remarks. There has been no confirmation from the authorities on whether or not Thiero has personally handled the problem or whether or not the car has been returned.
It was highlighted by the authorities that an arrest does not constitute a conclusion of guilt. After reviewing the case, the prosecutor will make a decision about how to proceed with the case. Until further notice, authorities are continuing to investigate the evidence, which includes surveillance video and tracking data, to determine how the SUV arrived at the hotel and what transpired before its arrival.
