- Max Sebastian Solomon, 25, of Irvine, was arrested on suspicion of felony vandalism on July 28 after police said he spray-painted 13 Teslas, including with the words “Nazi” and “fascist.”
- The first vandalism incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on July 17, when four Teslas were spray-painted inside a parking garage near Michelson Drive and Carlson Avenue.
- Nine additional Teslas were vandalized on July 24, prompting police to issue a public appeal.
- Solomon was booked into the Orange County Jail on suspicion of felony vandalism, according to Irvine police.
- The vehicles were spray-painted in red with the words “Nazi” and “fascist,” according to police.
- Surveillance video captured a man inside the parking garage shaking a can of spray paint and vandalizing a Tesla.
- Authorities described the incidents as a unique vandalism case for Irvine, stating that such events do not happen frequently.
Max Sebastian Solomon, 25, was arrested on July 28 for vandalizing 13 Teslas in Irvine, California, with graffiti that included the words 'Nazi' and 'fascist.' The vandalism incidents began on July 17, when four Teslas were spray-painted in a parking garage near Michelson Drive.1
According to police, surveillance footage captured Solomon shaking a can of spray paint and vandalizing a Tesla. “My understanding is, he just does not like Tesla,” said police spokesperson Oldoerp. Following the initial incident, nine more Teslas were vandalized on July 24, leading to a public appeal for information.
Solomon was identified through a takeout order he was carrying during one of the incidents. He is now facing felony vandalism charges and was booked into the Orange County Jail. “I hope he gets the help he needs. He's clearly very disgruntled and a confused individual,” a local resident commented, expressing concern over Solomon's mental state.4
The police investigation revealed that the vandalism was not a random act, as the same individual returned to the plaza to target additional vehicles. The incidents have raised questions about the motivations behind such actions and the impact on the Tesla community in Irvine.
“Max Sebastian Solomon, 25, was arrested on July 28 after police linked him to multiple incidents of vandalism involving 13 Teslas. Surveillance footage captured him spray-painting the vehicles, prompting police to issue a public appeal before his arrest.”
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