Woman Vandalized Tesla In School Parking Lot, Police Seek Suspect

BETHESDA, MD — Police are asking the public to help identify a woman they say vandalized a Tesla in the parking lot of Walter Johnson High School on Rock Spring Drive.

Montgomery County police released video of the woman appearing to use a car key to scratch the electric vehicle. (See video below.)

The incident happened about 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8. The video shows a woman with her hair in a bun or ponytail wearing a baseball hat, large sunglasses, a patterned long-sleeve shirt and dark leggings who walked up to the 2023 Tesla that was parked in the school parking lot.

She used what appeared to be keys or some sharp object to scratch the side of the Tesla before walking away.

Anyone with information about the suspect or this crime is asked to visit the Crime Solvers of Montgomery County, MD website at www.crimesolversmcmd.org and click on the “www.p3tips.com” link at the top of the page or call 1-866-411-8477. Tips may remain anonymous.

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