PSLPD: Suspect Arrested after Upgrading His Vehicle with Stolen Rims and Tires. Victim’s Vehicle Left on Cinder Blocks
Port St. Lucie, Fl (treasurecoast.com)- The Port St. Lucie Police have reported that a suspect was arrested after upgrading his vehicle with stolen rims and tires. The victim’s vehicle was left on cinder blocks.
This is what happened:
PSLPD Detectives Arrested 46-Year-Old Stephen Geisz of Jensen Beach for 3 counts of burglary and 1 count of grand theft after he stole $7,000 rims and tires from a victim’s vehicle.
During the evening hours of October 9th, Geisz drove his Chrysler 300 to a closed auto repair shop in the 700-BLK of SW Biltmore St. He burglarized 2 vehicles in the parking lot before he retrieved a floor jack from his car. Looking to upgrade his own vehicle, Geisz jacked up a victim’s Chrysler 300 that was there for repair and stole the 75th Anniversary rims and tires. Geisz left the victim’s vehicle on cinder blocks.
Detectives identified Geisz and our partners at the Martin County Sheriff’s Office paid him a visit yesterday afternoon. The suspect’s Chrysler 300 was recovered on scene with the victim’s stolen rims and tires mounted to it. Deputies arrested Geisz on our active warrants and transported him to the Martin County Jail.
Detectives will be coordinating the return of the stolen rims and tires to the victim. Great job to all involved in the apprehension of Geisz!