WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (ABC4) — Police have uncovered a possible vehicle theft during a Facebook Marketplace test drive in early October.

Ethan Matthew Copier, 30, of Salt Lake City, was arrested in connection with a vehicle theft scheme.

According to police officers with West Valley City Police Department, Copier sold his vehicle to a tow company, who later sold it to a buyer. The buyer later decided to sell the vehicle on Facebook Marketplace.

Court documents allege Copier saw that his former vehicle was for sale and scheduled a test drive. Copier allegedly drove off with the vehicle, never returning it to the owner.

Police say Copier changed the registered owner's name to obtain a new title on Sept. 29, 2025, and stole the vehicle just two days later.

Documents show Copier is curre

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