On social media, a viral video captured a moment showing a Tesla driver shocked after returning to her car to find it vandalized.
A Tesla driver was left in shock after discovering her car had been vandalized while parked on a residential street.
The woman had parked her vehicle in Lindfield, located on Sydney’s Upper North Shore, just a short walk from the train station.
The vandalism incident caught on Tesla’s sentry mode
Before heading to work, the woman activated her Tesla’s Sentry Mode, which uses built-in cameras and sensors to monitor any suspicious activity.
She had no idea that the cameras would capture a random act of vandalism.
However, a woman was stunned after spotting the destruction of her car’s side mirror and number plate.
When the woman returned to her car later that day, she was dismayed. She found that the left side mirror and rear number plate had been destroyed.
The damage was severe, with the number plate’s bracket lifted off the vehicle.
The vandal caught on the camera
The Tesla’s cameras recorded a man wearing a black jumper, pants, and gloves approaching the vehicle while holding a leaf blower. T
he footage showed him bending the side mirror and damaging the rear number plate. Later that evening, the man returned to continue the act of vandalism.
The public outrage after the video was shared on social media.
Additionally, the woman shared the video on Facebook, prompting a wave of angry reactions.
In the comment selection, many viewers slammed the vandal, calling his behavior unacceptable and urging the woman to contact the police.
One commenter referred to him as a “grub,” while others expressed their disbelief at the senseless act.
One person said: I also can’t stand Tesla’s, but would never damage some one elses property. Disturbing behaviour.
A second wrote: He lives there and took exception to her parking outside his house. Once he is arrested and prosecuted, he will have his reputation ruined and his none of neighbours will trust him again. Very childi…
While a third commented: I dont think its anything to do with the brand of car you are driving, they were probably annoyed you are parking out the front of their.home every day.
Poblice report filed by the Tesla driver
The outraged driver wrote, “This is the reason that I keep Sentry Mode on at all times!”.
She reported the incident to the police and urged others to remain vigilant when parking in public spaces.
This incident shows the importance of having security features like Tesla’s Sentry Mode to protect vehicles from random acts of vandalism.
In short, it also serves as a reminder to always report suspicious activity to authorities.