Second Tesla Cybertruck Vandalized in Novato Within a Week

Surveillance footage captures suspect damaging vehicle as police investigate growing trend of Tesla-related attacks nationwide.

A Tesla Cybertruck in Novato, California, was vandalized early Saturday morning, with its windshield smashed and all four tires slashed.
Home surveillance footage shows the suspect casing the area before returning to cover a security camera and commit the act of vandalism.
The vandal left a yellow piece of duct tape with a handwritten note about the damaged tires; the incident is being investigated as felony vandalism.
This is the second Tesla-related vandalism reported in Novato in a week, as over 80 such incidents have been recorded across the U.S. since mid-2024.
Vehicle owner Jason Bedell has offered a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest, while police urge nearby residents to review security footage for leads.