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Man pretended to be pro basketball player, stole $90K BMW, police say
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Alex Jones , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· September 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The vehicle, a 2026 BMW X5, is valued at around $90,000. A man is wanted for allegedly stealing a luxury vehicle by posing as a professional athlete.
A man is wanted for allegedly stealing a luxury vehicle by posing as a professional athlete. He claimed to own multiple cars and was able to retrieve a valuable SUV. The vehicle, a 2026 BMW X5, is valued at around $90,000.
Photos of the man have been shared by authorities, who believe he is linked to several auto thefts. Records show he is wanted for incidents at hotels.
Further details about the man and his alleged crimes are available from the source, including a police report describing one of the incidents.
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Category: safety Published: September 5, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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