You’d think getting arrested once for stealing cars at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport might be enough to learn a lesson. But for one persistent thief, it seems history has a habit of repeating itself— badly.
Just the Facts:
• On Nov. 25, a patrol officer spotted a man prowling the Rental Car Center, acting suspiciously enough to warrant closer attention.
• The suspect, already on the radar for previous arrests, had reportedly stolen a Kia Forte and Kia Sorento the day before and attempted to snag an Audi A6 on November 25. His plan hit a roadblock—literally—when a security barrier stopped him.
• He was promptly arrested and charged with theft by taking (automobile), theft by taking (key fob), prowling, and entering an automobile.
• Oh, and this isn’t his first time getting in trouble for this. Back in 2022, he was arrested for—wait for it—auto theft at the very same Rental Car Center.
And Then: When shown a photo of his prior arrest by police, the suspect responded, “Uhhh yes, that’s me.”
How You Can Help: Stay alert at public spaces like the airport and report any suspicious activity. Security systems can do a lot, but they can’t replace a vigilant public. This suspect was caught because someone alerted police to a prowler.
⚠️ Reminder: Crime articles contain only charges and information from police reports and law enforcement statements. Suspects and defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
