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Tesla Owner Shares Experience After Vandalism Amidst Protests

Fox BusinessApril 5, 20252 min103,186 views
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Vandalism Incident Details

  • 🎯 A Tesla owner, Shawn Freed, recounts an incident where his car was vandalized with a permanent marker.
  • 💡 The vandalism occurred while his wife and mother-in-law were away from the vehicle downtown.
  • 🔍 The individual who defaced the car has since been identified and caught by authorities.

Impact and Owner's Reaction

  • 🧼 Fortunately, the damage was minor, consisting of Sharpie writing that was removable with rubbing alcohol.
  • 🚗 Freed states that the incident has not discouraged him from owning or driving his Tesla, emphasizing he bought it for its quality, not political reasons.
  • ⚠️ He admits to feeling more hesitant about his family's safety when driving the car without him, due to potential encounters.

Owner's Message and Intent

  • 📣 Freed's primary goal is to set an example and discourage similar acts of vandalism against innocent individuals.
  • 💬 He believes attacking people uninvolved in broader issues accomplishes nothing and hopes to spread this message.
  • ✅ He is willing to do his part to get this message out to the public.
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