Police in Irvine say a suspect has been arrested after 13 Teslas were vandalized in separate incidents at the same shopping plaza. Authorities announced the arrest on Wednesday after seeking the person wanted in the case.
According to investigators, the vehicles were marked with writings that included the words "Nazi" and "fascist." The incidents drew attention because more than a dozen Tesla cars were targeted at one location over multiple episodes rather than a single act of damage.
The case centers on repeated vandalism at the Irvine plaza, where officers had been investigating who was responsible for defacing the vehicles. The announcement signals a key development for police as they work to determine the full circumstances surrounding the damage.
Officials did not provide additional details in the available report about the suspect's identity, possible motive, or any charges. Even so, the arrest marks a significant step in the Irvine Tesla vandalism investigation after weeks of concern over the targeted attacks.
