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Irvine Tesla vandalism investigation

Entities: Tesla, Inc. · Irvine Police Department · Michelson Drive · Carlson Avenue

Overview

Police in Irvine, California, opened an investigation after a series of graffiti attacks defaced about 13 Tesla vehicles with the words “Nazi” and “Fascist.” The first report, dated July 25, described a male suspect in his 20s‑30s, noted for distinctive shoes and a tattoo behind his right elbow, and included released images asking the public for help.

A follow‑up notice on July 28 provided further details, specifying that the vandalism occurred on July 17 and July 23 at two nearby garages. Officers released a brief video showing a light‑brown‑haired man covering his mouth while spraying the slogans and reiterated appeals for information. The investigation remains ongoing, with the suspect still at large.

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Irvine police seek suspect in Tesla vandalism with Nazi and Fascist graffiti

    Irvine police are searching for a man who spray‑painted “Nazi” and “Fascist” on roughly 13 Teslas in two parking garages on July 17 and July 23, releasing video and asking the public for help.

  2. 10 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Irvine Police Seek Suspect After 13 Teslas Vandalized with ‘Nazi’ and ‘Fascist’ Spray‑Paint

    Irvine police seek a 20s‑30s suspect who spray‑painted “Nazi” and “Fascist” on 13 Teslas in two separate garage attacks, urging public help to identify him.

Sources

abc7.com · dnyuz.com · latimes.com · newsantaana.com · time.news