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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 SUV without his consent, Pakinomist Digital confirmed.
The stolen vehicle belonged to the Lakers player from Arkansas, according to NBC Los Angeles.
“Deputies were flagged down in the 8400 block of Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood and contacted the victim who stated his newer model BMW was stolen and he was able to track it to that location,” the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) told Pakinomist Digital in a statement.
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Adou Thiero of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Milwaukee Bucks in the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum on November 15, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Two suspects were arrested in connection with the stolen car. The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department confirmed they were 27-year-old Nacua and 27-year-old Trey Rose.
“During the initial investigation it was discovered that suspect Nacua took the vehicle from the Wilshire location and suspect Rose was the driver when they arrived at the Sunset location. Both suspects were arrested for taking a vehicle without the owners consent, violation of 10851(a) CVC,” the LASD statement continued.
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“The investigation is currently active and ongoing.”
Samson Nacua has not been in the best light in the news this year when he was suspended from his team in the UFL for punching a fan in the face.
In April, Samson Nacua was playing for the Michigan Panthers when he was seen hitting a St. Louis Battlehawks fan in a video that has since gone viral after a game at The Dome at America’s Center.
The UFL quickly responded 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, which his younger star 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 hauled in 21 catches for 329 yards and three scores.
Samson Nacua of the Michigan Panthers lines up against the Houston Roughnecks in the fourth quarter at TDECU Stadium on May 17, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Jack Gorman/UFL/Getty Images)
Samson Nacua tried to break into an NFL roster after his college career, spending time with the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints, but never caught on. He played for the UFL’s Pittsburgh Maulers before joining the Panthers in 2024.
