ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – When one acquires a new car, it’s typically customary for an employee of the dealership to accompany you on a test drive. One St. Louis man decided he didn’t want or need a test drive or someone from the dealership when he took a vehicle off the lot.

According to Sgt. Tracy Panus, a spokeswoman for the St. Louis County Police Department, the theft took place April 14 at the Lou Fusz dealership in the 10900 block of Page Avenue.

Police said that Terrance A. Bethea, 51, drove off in a black 2025 GMC Acadia while employees were showing him the vehicle.

Officers tracked the Acadia and found Bethea walking from the vehicle. Police said Bethea admitted taking the Acadia from the dealership.

Lou Fusz surveillance video showed a man matching Bethea’s description and wearing the same clothing at the time of his arrest.

The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Bethea with stealing a motor vehicle. Bethea is being held on a $50,000 cash-only bond.