A 27-year-old man is facing mischief charges after allegedly spray-painting obscenities on the Tesla dealership at West 4th Avenue and Fir Street early Friday morning.
According to Vancouver Police, a witness called 911 around 1:30am to report a suspect tagging the dealership’s front window. The graffiti included a swastika and the words “f*** Elon.”
Officers arrested a suspect nearby. He has since been released and is scheduled to appear in court on May 15th.
“The Vancouver Police Department supports everyone’s right to engage in peaceful and lawful protest,” police said in a statement. “However, people who commit acts of violence and mischief will face arrest and criminal charges.”
Police say this is the eighth politically motivated act of vandalism in Vancouver this year allegedly targeting Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk.
Last modified: March 25, 2025
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