Swastika keyed into parked Tesla in Arlington County, Trump sends warning to vandals
Arlington Tesla owner finds swastika keyed into car
A swastika was keyed into the hood of a parked Tesla in Arlington County, Virginia. FOX 5's Shomari Stone spoke exclusively with that owner, who says he was shocked to find the hate symbol on his car.
ARLINGTON COUNTY, Va. - A swastika was keyed into the hood of a parked Tesla in Arlington County, Virginia.
Police received an online report of a vandalism incident in the area of the 1700 block of North Veitch Street on March 21. According to the report, the incident occurred overnight while the 2023 Tesla was parked and unoccupied.
Swastika keyed into Tesla in Arlington County, VA.
There is no suspect description(s).
Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact the Arlington County Police Department’s Tip Line at 703-228-4180 or ACPDTipline@arlingtonva.us. Information may also be reported anonymously through the Arlington County Crime Solvers hotline at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477).
This all comes after a rise in Tesla vandalism reports across the country.
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