The suspect even posed for a congratulatory photo with dealership employees seconds before police swooped in
A 63-year old man allegedly tried to steal two Kia Tellurides via forgery. Authorities say he used the identification card of a deceased man. Now, he's facing multiple charges and has a $50,000 bond. Dealers aren't immune from those who attempt to scam or steal from them. At Gossett Kia in Memphis, Tennessee, employees felt something was a bit off about one customer on August 10. They called the police and then played a role in getting the suspect arrested in the dealership showroom.
The dealer actually had Hayes pose for a congratulatory photograph and video before police swooped in. Video shows the moments with that arrest. Hayes simply says Wait a minute, what's going on here, as police handcuff him. Hayes is now facing Forgery between $60,000 and $250,000 as well as Attempted theft of property between those same figures. He's in jail with a $50,000 bond. https://twitter.
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