Woman Arrested After Vandalizing Tesla Dealership and Vehicles in Protest Against Elon Musk (Claudio Schwarz – Unsplash)
A 40-year-old woman, identified as Lucy Grace Nelson, was arrested in Loveland, Colorado, USA, accused of spray-painting a Tesla dealership with the words “Nazi cars” and throwing Molotov cocktails at vehicles on-site.
Nelson, who previously identified as Justin Thomas Nelson, was apprehended after returning to the dealership with more vandalism materials and explosives. Police found spray paint cans, gasoline, empty bottles, and pieces of fabric that may have been soaked in an accelerant in her car.
In total, four cars worth $220,000 were targeted in the attacks, which involved explosive devices made from empty liquor bottles. Authorities are investigating whether another person may have collaborated in the vandalism acts.
Nelson was charged with using an explosive device, vandalism, and attempting to commit a crime. She was released after posting a $100,000 bail. Federal authorities are also involved in the investigation, and further information about the explosive devices is expected to be revealed soon.
This incident is part of a series of protests against Tesla, with other stores also being targeted by vandalism. One example is the #TeslaTakedown movement, which urges shareholders to sell their stocks and Tesla owners to get rid of their vehicles.
Source: New York Post | Photo: Unsplash | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
