Two charged with stealing parts from the Porsche which crashed and killed actor

Two men have been charged with stealing from the wreckage of the Porsche Carrera GT that crashed and killed Paul Walker and could face up to four and a half years in jail if convicted.

Jameson Witty and Anthony Janow stand accused of taking parts from the wrecked Porsche Carrera GT which Fast and Furious star Paul and his business partner, Roger Rodas, crashed and died in on November 30.

Deputy District Attorney Sera Boyadjian, said both men face charges of one felony count of grand theft of personal property and two misdemeanour counts of destroying evidence and "resisting, obstructing and delaying a peace officer".

Prosecutors claim the men took a roof panel from the tow truck which was carrying the wrecked car after it stopped at a red light.

Prosecutors also say the men had been warned by a Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy not to tamper with the crime scene.

If they are convicted, both Jameson and Anthony could face a maximum of four and a half years in jail.

After his alleged irresponsible behaviour, Jameson, 18, is said to have posted pictures of the stolen car part on Instagram.