# Irvine Tesla vandalism investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/irvine-tesla-vandalism-investigation
> Updated: 2026-07-28T23:56:14.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

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

### 2026-07-28: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/irvine-police-seek-suspect-in-tesla-vandalism-with-nazi-and-fascist-graffiti

### 2026-07-25: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/irvine-police-seek-suspect-after-13-teslas-vandalized-with-nazi-and-fascist-spraypaint

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