[Broad] Puka Nacua’s brother arrested after taking Lakers’ Adou Thiero’s SUV: LASD
Two men, including the brother of Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, were arrested over the weekend after allegedly taking Los Angeles Lakers forward Adou Thiero’s SUV without his consent, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Deputies were called to the One Hotel in West Hollywood after the vehicle was tracked to the hotel, LASD exclusively told NBC4 Investigates. There, the suspects had valeted the car and entered the hotel.
While reviewing security footage, deputies were able to identify the suspects and found them soon after. They then arrested them on suspicion of taking the SUV.
It’s unclear where or when the SUV was stolen, according to law enforcement.
The suspects arrested in the case were identified as 27-year-old Trey Rose and 27-year-old Samson Nacua, who is the brother of the Los Angeles Rams’ Puka Nacua. Both men face a charge of taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent and remain behind bars.
It’s unclear if either suspect has an attorney who can speak on their behalf.