Brother of Rams’ receiver Puka Nacua did not steal Laker Adou Thiero’s BMW

The arrest of the older brother of Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua and another man, initially suspected of taking Laker rookie Adou Thiero’s BMW, in December 2025 stemmed from a misunderstanding, according to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department.

Samson Nacua, 27, took the SUV from a valet believing the car was his brother’s, investigators said. His brother, Rams player Puka Nacua, owns a BMW of the same model and color as Thiero’s, just a year or two older, an investigator said.

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