Torrington Tire Theft

The Incident

When car parts become more valuable targets than the cars themselves, it often leads to problematic tales of theft. Such is the story of Brandon Sullo, a 22-year-old from Connecticut, who allegedly decided that acquiring tires from dealership lots was a profitable plan. His venture into crime may have started with stealth, but his desire to brag got him caught.

The Evidence

In October 2024, police responded to an unusual report at the Sullivan Honda dealership in Torrington, Connecticut. They found a crime scene where the suspect had made a hasty escape, even managing to scrape a police vehicle with his getaway car. The car’s registration led officers straight to Sullo.

A week later, the police obtained a search warrant for the suspect’s car, a Honda Accord. What they found inside was not a good look: a jack, an impact gun, and various tools that pointed strongly towards Sullo’s alleged evening activities. Seizing the phone from one of his suspected accomplices unveiled a critical piece of evidence—a selfie with stolen wheels in the frame. He had even texted the snapshot, captioning it with a proud, “Coming back from Torrington.” Unfortunately for Sullo, this location happened to coincide perfectly with one of the sites of theft.

Charges and Consequences

As the evidence stacked up, Sullo faced serious charges. First-degree larceny topped the list, along with multiple counts of second-degree larceny and conspiracy charges for these offenses. Authorities believe Sullo was involved in a string of thefts from both Sullivan Honda and a local Toyota dealership in Westport, Connecticut, over a span of a few weeks in late 2024. In addition to eyewitness accounts, video footage substantiated Sullo’s presence at these locations.

The Aftermath

Sullo eventually surrendered to the police on April 14, posting a $150,000 bond shortly thereafter. Though now free, his immediate future includes facing the music in court on May 5. Police suspect that more arrests will follow as the investigation continues. It’s a clear reminder that while crime might offer the allure of easy money, documenting one’s wrongdoings with photos certainly doesn’t help one’s case.