A Tesla was vandalized Sunday in a Newtown Township shopping center, and police are investigating.
The incident was captured by the vehicle’s recording system while the owner was eating at a a restaurant in the Newtown Shopping Center, according to reports.
The video quickly circulated online after being posted on X, formerly Twitter, Sunday evening.
Police confirmed to 6abc that the owner filed a report.
The video shows at least several individuals, who are believed to be juveniles. One made a crude gesture toward the Tesla Cybertruck before another drags a marker along the side of the vehicle, leaving a mark.
Investigators have not determined a motive for the vandalism, according to 6abc.
Tesla vehicles and dealerships have increasingly become targets for vandalism as founder Elon Musk’s role as a government contractor and his job to reduce government spending in President Donald Trump’s administration have come into focus.
Protests have occurred outside Tesla dealerships, including the location in Warminster Township, Bucks County.
Nationwide, Tesla dealerships have faced threats, and a Texas location was targeted with incendiary devices.
The FBI and other law enforcement agencies have said they will investigate and apprehend those responsible for crimes.
Some Tesla drivers, including those spotted in Bucks County, have displayed stickers on their vehicles expressing discontent with Musk, featuring slogans such as “Elon” with a red line through the name and “I bought this before Elon went crazy.”
President Trump has publicly encouraged his supporters to purchase Tesla electric vehicles as the company’s stock has gone down.
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