A 31-year-old man is facing felony charges after Orland Park police say they found a 2023 Rolls‑Royce, reported stolen out of Texas, sitting without license plates outside Papa Joe’s. Officers kept eyes on the luxury sedan until a man came back, used a key to unlock it, and climbed inside, at which point they moved in and took him into custody. He appeared in court and was later released, with another hearing set for Tuesday.
According to FOX 32 Chicago, officers checked the vehicle identification number and confirmed it matched a Rolls‑Royce reported stolen from Fort Bend County, Texas, on Jan. 24. The car was found parked unoccupied in the restaurant lot, and police set up surveillance before arresting the suspect when he returned and got into the vehicle.
How police say they caught him
As reported by Patch, witnesses told officers the man in custody was the same person who had parked the Rolls‑Royce earlier in the day. Investigators say he had keys that unlocked the car. Police also report finding a stolen Illinois license plate registered to a 2006 Audi, along with hardware commonly used to attach plates.
Charges and next steps
Police charged Husamuldeen Abed with aggravated unlawful possession of a stolen motor vehicle, a Class 1 felony, and possession of stolen property, a Class A misdemeanor, according to FOX 32 Chicago. He was taken to a first court appearance and later released. His next hearing is scheduled for Tuesday at the Bridgeview Courthouse.
What those charges can mean
Under Illinois law, a Class 1 felony generally carries a possible prison term of four to 15 years, while a Class A misdemeanor can mean less than one year in jail. Fines and other penalties may also apply. Sentencing ranges are outlined in the Illinois Compiled Statutes: 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-30 and 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-55.
Orland Park police told local outlets the Rolls‑Royce had been reported stolen while it was in transit from Texas to North Carolina, and the department says the investigation is still active.
