Police recover SUV stolen from Kenny Pickett, Steelers confirm playbook was inside but has been returned
An arrest has been made in the reported theft of an SUV belonging to Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett. A Steelers playbook in the vehicle has also been recovered.
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Pittsburgh's Action News 4 has obtained the court paperwork for a man who was arrested in Wednesday's theft. Pickett had been participating at a local event when the SUV, a 2023 Genesis, was stolen.
Police were able to identify the suspect by running the plates on the suspect's personal vehicle, which he had left at the dealership after stealing Pickett's vehicle.
According to police, the Genesis was found near the Westmoreland Heritage Trail in Murrysville.
Gary Legler, a neighbor of the suspect, tells us Pickett's vehicle was sitting near the suspect's house, and a dealership sent somebody down to pick up the SUV.
Legler says the representative then told police, "'Oh, the car was just sitting there, and he (the suspect) took it. And the owner has a book in the back, just personal information.' And come to find out, it's Kenny Pickett’s car. It’s the Steelers playbook on the backseat."
The Steelers have told Pittsburgh's Action News 4 that a playbook was left in the stolen SUV. That playbook has since been recovered.
Christopher Carter, 60, of Murrysville, is charged with theft, receiving stolen property and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, according to the criminal complaint.
Pittsburgh's Action News 4 went to Carter's home to ask about the allegations, but no one answered the door.