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Suspected Tire Thief Arrested By Palatka Police

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Palatka police believe Brian Richard Nelson (pictured) stole tires and rims from the city's Chevy dealership. (Photo from the Palatka Police Department)

Palatka police have arrested a man in connection with the March 13 robbery of the city's Chevy dealership.

Brian Richard Nelson, a 42-year-old Palatka resident, was arrested Wednesday after police found rims and tires allegedly stolen from Beck Chevrolet at 1601 Reid St. in his possession, according to a news release from the Palatka Police Department.

Nelson was arrested on charges of dealing in stolen property.

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