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Second Tesla Cybertruck Vandalized in Novato as Police Investigate Escalating Attacks

Surveillance footage shows a suspect damaging the vehicle, as authorities and the owner seek public help to identify the perpetrator in the latest of over 80 nationwide attacks on Tesla vehicles.

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Overview

  • A Tesla Cybertruck parked in a private driveway in Novato, California, was vandalized early Saturday morning, with its windshield smashed and all four tires slashed.
  • Surveillance footage captured the suspect casing the area, covering a security camera with duct tape, and damaging the vehicle with a concrete rock before fleeing the scene.
  • The vehicle owner, Jason Bedell, is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the suspect's arrest, as police continue their investigation into the incident.
  • This marks the second Tesla Cybertruck vandalism in Novato within a week, following a similar act at a local shopping center on March 22.
  • Authorities, including the FBI and DHS, are monitoring a broader trend of over 80 targeted attacks on Tesla vehicles nationwide, some of which are believed to be politically motivated.