Orange County police search for spray paint vandal who allegedly tagged 13 Teslas
Irvine police are searching for a suspect accused of spray-painting offensive messages on 13 Tesla vehicles in local parking garages.
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Authorities in Orange County are investigating a vandalism spree involving 13 Tesla vehicles. Police are currently searching for a male suspect observed spray-painting property in parking garages.
Coverage from NBC Los Angeles, CBS News, ABC7 Los Angeles, the Orange County Register, and KTLA emphasizes that the vandalized vehicles were marked with offensive language, specifically identifying the words 'Nazi' and 'fascist.' The status of the investigation remains ongoing as law enforcement continues the search for the suspect. Coverage does not yet specify whether the individual has been identified or if any security footage has provided a lead for arrest.
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Quick answers
What kind of damage occurred?
Thirteen Tesla vehicles were defaced with spray paint containing offensive words.
Where did the vandalism take place?
The incidents occurred in parking garages within Irvine, Orange County.
Is the suspect in custody?
No, police are actively seeking a suspect accused of the vandalism.
Coverage (6)
- Tesla Tagger Strikes 9 More Cars In OC Parking Garage, Police Say Patch · 11h ago
- Search continues for man accused of vandalizing Teslas in Irvine NBC Los Angeles · 11h ago
- Man targets Tesla cars during spray-painting spree in Irvine parking garages CBS News · 11h ago
- Irvine police seek suspect after 13 Teslas vandalized with 'Nazi' and 'fascist' writings ABC7 Los Angeles · 11h ago
- Man who sprayed ‘offensive’ words on more than a dozen Teslas in Irvine is sought by police Orange County Register · 11h ago
- Orange County police search for spray paint vandal who allegedly tagged 13 Teslas KTLA · 11h ago broke it first
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