Orange County police search for spray paint vandal who allegedly tagged 13 Teslas
Police in Irvine, California, are searching for a suspect accused of spray-painting offensive messages on 13 Tesla vehicles in local parking garages.
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Law enforcement officials in Orange County are investigating a string of vandalism incidents involving 13 Tesla vehicles. Surveillance footage released by the Irvine Police Department shows an unidentified man allegedly responsible for the damage.
Coverage from CBS News, NBC Los Angeles, ABC7 Los Angeles, the Orange County Register, and KTLA emphasizes that the vandal used spray paint to write 'Nazi' and 'fascist' phrases on the cars. Outlets report that the incidents occurred within parking garages in the area.
Authorities are currently seeking the public's help to identify the suspect shown in the police video. Future developments will depend on the identification and apprehension of the individual by the Irvine Police Department.
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Quick answers
How many vehicles were reportedly vandalized?
According to coverage from multiple outlets, 13 Tesla vehicles were targeted.
Where did the incidents take place?
The vandalism occurred in parking garages located in Irvine, California.
What was written on the cars?
Reports state that the suspect used spray paint to write 'Nazi' and 'fascist' phrases on the vehicles.
Coverage (6)
- Tesla Tagger Strikes 9 More Cars In OC Parking Garage, Police Say Patch · 10h ago
- Man targets Tesla cars during spray-painting spree in Irvine parking garages CBS News · 10h ago
- Irvine police share new video of man suspected of vandalizing 13 Teslas NBC Los Angeles · 10h ago
- Irvine police seek suspect after 13 Teslas vandalized with 'Nazi' and 'fascist' writings ABC7 Los Angeles · 10h ago
- Man who sprayed ‘offensive’ words on more than a dozen Teslas in Irvine is sought by police Orange County Register · 10h ago
- Orange County police search for spray paint vandal who allegedly tagged 13 Teslas KTLA · 10h ago
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