PA Man Who Stole $80K Truck From Carmel Dealership Is Nabbed In Syracuse: Sheriff

CARMEL, NY — A man accused of stealing a high-end truck from a Hudson Valley dealership was captured in Syracuse after the truck itself was tracked to Pennsylvania, according to authorities.

Acting Putnam County Sheriff Brian Hess says that a 38-year-old Pennsylvania man was arrested in connection with the theft of a 2025 Dodge Ram 3500 worth over $80,000 from a car dealership in the Town of Carmel.

On July 7, deputies responded to the dealership after employees discovered the vehicle was missing. Using the truck's LoJack tracking system, investigators were able to locate the stolen vehicle in Levittown, Pennsylvania, where it was recovered by the Bristol Township Police Department.

After a joint investigation, a suspect was identified as Jesus Eduardo Sanchez of Hazleton, Pennsylvania. On September 3, he was arrested in Syracuse by the New York State Police.

Putnam County Sheriff's Office investigators took custody of Sanchez in Syracuse and brought him back to Putnam County. He was charged with felony second-degree grand larceny and was arraigned in the Town of Carmel.

Sanchez was released on his own recognizance with an ankle monitoring device and is scheduled to appear in court at a future time.

Acting Sheriff Hess praised the work of the Sheriff's Office investigators and deputies, and thanked the Bristol Township Police Department, the New York State Police, the FBI Task Force, and the Westchester Putnam RTC for their help in the case.

"This case demonstrates the strength of interagency cooperation and the persistence of law enforcement professionals who worked tirelessly to recover stolen property and hold the responsible party accountable," Hess said.