In Arizona, a 35-year-old man named Ian Moses was arrested for allegedly setting a newly delivered Tesla Cybertruck on fire at a dealership. The incident, which involved an explosion reported by witnesses, took place early on April 28. Moses is accused of vandalizing the dealership prior to the fire by writing 'THEIF' on the building. Police linked him to the crime through surveillance footage. His arrest coincides with ongoing protests against Elon Musk and his companies amid a national trend of vandalism targeting Teslas.
Witnesses reported smoke and flames near the building, which officers determined were coming from a newly delivered Tesla Cybertruck.
The arson suspect, identified by local police as 35-year-old Ian Moses, allegedly wrote 'THEIF' on the side of the dealership before setting the Cybertruck on fire.
Investigators were able to match Moses to security photos captured by the Tesla Security Center during the incident.
This arrest comes amid a broader national movement targeting Musk's companies, driven by activists protesting the billionaire's involvement with the Trump administration.
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