Two Brooklyn men are facing felony charges in connection with the theft of a 2025 Ford F-150 Raptor from Fred Beans Ford’s Plumstead, Pennsylvania location this past summer. Authorities say the truck was taken from the Bucks County dealership after closing hours on July 1.
How the Theft Unfolded
According to investigators, the truck was taken overnight and fitted with a stolen license plate before being driven away. License plate reader cameras captured the Raptor crossing the New Hope-Lambertville Bridge into New Jersey shortly after the theft, closely followed by a white Hyundai Palisade that authorities later linked to the scheme. Days later, an automated plate scanner in Virginia detected the stolen tag as the truck traveled south on I-95, apparently en route to Houston. The vehicle was eventually recovered by authorities in Georgia and returned to the dealership.
Suspects Identified
Investigators identified two suspects believed to be part of a three-person operation: 32-year-olds Kafele Holder and Brandon Beard. Beard was arrested first, on July 10, with bail set at $500,000 unsecured, meaning he would only owe funds if he failed to appear in court. His case was elevated to county court by late August. Holder was arrested in September with bail set at $75,000, requiring a 10% deposit to be released, and later waived his preliminary hearing.
Charges and Case Status
Both men are being held at the Bucks County jail ahead of pre-trial dates scheduled for December and January. They face charges including unlawful taking, conspiracy to commit theft, and third-degree receiving stolen property. As with any pending criminal case, these charges are accusations, and both men are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.