AJ Brown’s act of kindness goes in vain as the thief who stole his car gets arrested

AJ Brown, Super Bowl LIX champion, had his car stolen amid increasing trade rumors from analysts and other social media sites.

AJ Brown’s act of kindness goes in vain as the thief who stole his car gets arrested

AJ Brown (Image via Delaware Online/Daily Mail)

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown made headlines with an off-field incident. His personal vehicle was reportedly stolen in the early hours of Monday morning from outside his home in Philadelphia.

The matter quickly escalated into a public story following Brown’s Instagram message to the perpetrator. By Monday evening, Camden, New Jersey, police had recovered the vehicle and apprehended a suspect.

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Brown’s vehicle was reportedly located just hours after his social media appeal to the thief gained traction. Rather than react with outrage, the NFL star extended an unexpected offer of leniency. The gesture showcased a side of Brown that emphasized resolution over retaliation. However, there was an icy tone to it at the same time.

Come on Philly, you stole my whip last night. I’ll make a deal with you bro, just bring the whip back bro, I won’t press charges … you’re smooth with it, though, you pulled up at 3:42, you got up out of there at 3:45. You’re fast on your feet, real fast, but I’ll show you how fast I am on my feet … you might as well pull back up and drop [the car] off bro. We know where you’re at right now.

AJ Brown said in the story

The act of kindness, amid trade rumors, publicly offering a chance to avoid legal consequences, was ultimately unfulfilled. Police acted independently of the Super Bowl champion’s offer, prioritizing law enforcement procedure over personal appeals. The suspect, identified as 25-year-old Luis Segarra, has been arrested and placed in holding for the time being.

The wideout posted yet another story, noting that he’s grateful for their prompt help.

Surveillance video details how AJ Brown’s car was retrieved by the officials

Surveillance footage was key in helping authorities locate A.J. Brown’s stolen black Mercedes early Monday morning. The vehicle was found in Camden, parked near the intersection of Louis and Morton streets.

The suspect, 25-year-old Luis Segarra, made a critical error by leaving the vehicle parked near an active police detail. Officers stationed nearby for unrelated duties quickly recognized the car.

The suspect that was inside the vehicle, he fled. It was a short foot pursuit, but they were able to take custody of him on the 1500 block of Mt. Ephriam without incident.

Camden County Police Deputy Chief Janell Simpson said
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Resident Bonita Banks-Goodman, who witnessed the arrest, expressed fear during the sudden police action outside her home. Police confirmed that Segarra did not appear to know the car belonged to the NFL star. Fortunately, the vehicle was undamaged and returned to Brown. Charges against Segarra are pending official release.

AJ Brown keeps his humor game straight with cheeky Paw Patrol joke from his son

After recovering his stolen Mercedes, A.J. Brown took a lighthearted approach to the tense situation. The Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver shared that his young son, seeing him speaking with police, immediately thought of the animated show Paw Patrol. Brown recounted the moment with a laugh, saying, “Everybody’s got jokes this morning, huh? Now the joke’s on you.”

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AJ Brown updated his Instagram profile picture before changing it back to a Ghibli style picture of his (Image via Reddit)

In a playful twist, Brown briefly changed his social media profile picture to Chase, the police pup from Paw Patrol, and followed up with a thumbs-up emoji. Though the initial Instagram video calling out the suspect was deleted, his humorous reaction struck a chord with fans.