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Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua’s brother Samson Nacua was one of two suspects arrested after allegedly taking Los Angeles Lakers forward Adou Thiero’s BMW truck without his consent, Pak Gazette Digital confirmed.
The stolen vehicle belonged to the Arkansas Lakers player, according to NBC Los Angeles.
“Officers were called to the 8400 block of Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood and made contact with the victim, who stated that his newer model BMW was stolen and that he was able to track it to that location,” the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) told Pak Gazette Digital in a statement.
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Adou Thiero of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Milwaukee Bucks during the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum on November 15, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
There were two suspects arrested in connection with the stolen vehicle. The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department confirmed that they were Nacua, 27, and Trey Rose, 27.
“During the initial investigation it was discovered that suspect Nacua took the vehicle from the Wilshire location and Rose was the driver when they arrived at the Sunset location. Both suspects were arrested for taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent, violation of 10851(a) CVC,” the LASD statement continued.
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“The investigation is currently active and ongoing.”
Samson Nacua hasn’t had the best light in the news this year, as he was suspended from his UFL team for slapping a fan.
In April, Samson Nacua was playing for the Michigan Panthers when he was seen slapping a St. Louis Battlehawks fan in a video that has since gone viral following a game at The Dome at America’s Center.
The UFL responded quickly by suspending the elder Nacua without pay for one game. He was also ordered to participate in community service events organized by the league.
Samson Nacua played for Utah and BYU during his college career, the latter of which his star younger brother also attended. He caught 82 passes for 1,015 yards and 11 touchdowns in 45 games with the Utes before transferring to BYU for the 2021 season.
There, he had 21 receptions for 329 yards and three touchdowns.
Samson Nacua of the Michigan Panthers lines up against the Houston Roughnecks during the fourth quarter at TDECU Stadium on May 17, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Jack Gorman/UFL/Getty Images)
Samson Nacua tried to make an NFL roster after his college career, spending time with the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints, but he never stuck. He played for the Pittsburgh Maulers of the UFL before joining the Panthers in 2024.
