21-year-old Richard E. Lucas III, a serial car thief in Western New York, pleads guilty to 15 felony charges for stealing high-end vehicles worth over $500,000.

21-year-old Richard E. Lucas III, a serial car thief in Western New York, has pleaded guilty to 15 felony charges in connection with high-end vehicle thefts across Erie County. Lucas stole vehicles worth over $500,000 from dealerships, including models such as Dodge Hellcats, a Bentley Continental, and a Mercedes-Benz G-Class. He faces a maximum of 15 years in prison when sentenced on April 19.

March 11, 2024
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