SAPD: Man accused of stealing $19K in rims, tires from local dealership

Benjamin Willis, 28, was arrested Nov. 12, 2016, for a state jail felony charge of theft between $2,500 and $30,000. Benjamin Willis, 28, was arrested Nov. 12, 2016, for a state jail felony charge of theft between $2,500 and $30,000. Image 1 of / 48 Caption Close SAPD: Man accused of stealing $19K in rims, tires from local dealership 1 / 48 Back to Gallery

SAN ANTONIO — A 28-year-old man was arrested Saturday for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in rims and tires from a Mitsubishi dealership in early November, according to court documents.

Benjamin Willis faces a state jail felony charge of theft between $2,500 and $30,000, according to online jail records.

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Several sets of rims and tires were stolen on Nov. 2, about $19,000 worth, from Mission Mitsubishi on San Pedro Avenue from brand-new vehicles that were in parking lot at the dealership. A witness at the adjacent business saw the suspect committing the theft and took photos of him, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by mySA.com.

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On Nov. 5, patrol officers arrested Willis on an unrelated charge. Police said Willis admitted to stealing at least one set of rims and tires from one of the vehicles. Willis also identified himself in photos taken at the scene by the witness, the affidavit said.

At least one of the sets of rims and tires are worth about $3,542, according to the affidavit.

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If convicted, Willis faces up to two years in prison.

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