Covington man accused of stealing Hyundai tire to fix Kia Soul

A man in Covington is accused of stealing a tire from a parked Hyundai to replace a flat tire on his own Kia Soul. The incident occurred near Highway 21, according to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office.

The suspect reportedly attempted to borrow a jack from a nearby business before removing the tire from the victim's vehicle without authorization. The Hyundai owner discovered the theft when she returned to her car and found a different rim attached to her vehicle. The victim has since appealed to the public for assistance in identifying the individual involved.