With Elon Musk California man Last weekend, a masked suspect was caught in the driveway of his family’s Tesla Cybertruck by photographs, and his sense of security was shaken.
Jason Bedell, a 51-year-old property management job, turned into the latest symbol of anti-Musk in what appeared to be an attack, and anti-Musk rhetoric on the nation will wake up.
“I had a 4-year-old son sleeping in the house at the time,” Bedel said. “So it was really disturbing that someone came to my house to do this.”
Bedel was one of Novato’s earliest buyers Tesla Cybertruck, The vehicle arrived in February 2024. Bedell bought his first Tesla, the Model S, in 2015 and continues to push it to this day.
When Musk first introduced Seberak, Bedel fell in love with the unique look and the features of the vehicle.
“I’m just a Tesla fan, I have to own one,” Bedel said.
Bedel parked the vehicle in the driveway of his home, where he lived with his wife and son. The house is located in Coul-de-sac and does not pass traffic, Bedell said.
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According to Jason Bedell, the suspect threw a concrete block on Cybertruk’s windshield, then cut all four tires and fled. (Contributed by Jason Bedell)
Last weekend, Bedel’s family car became the target of political protests.
“This guy had a planned attack, came to my house and executed the plan,” Bedel said to Fox News numbers. “It was basically a war on me and my property.”
When his security camera detects Bedel falls asleep at his Novato home A masked invader In the early hours of Sunday. After about an hour, returning to the concrete blocks and tape, the man appeared to be Bedel’s home.
“They took a piece of tape and covered one of a number of ring cameras on my property,” Bedel said. “They headed to Seberak, and walked around there, quickly chopping off all four tires. [it]. ”
The suspect ran away quickly, but did not leave a note on one of the tires, which read: “Replace all tires, not safe to drive.”
Stay in a loose place by masked threats Nova police Authorities say the criminals were searched for the Seibock attack in Bedell and the suspects were found in another incident involving a Tesla vehicle.
The Novato Police Department did not immediately respond to other information requests from Fox News Digital.
The attack took place as anti-Musk protested against rock nationwide.
For Bedel, this issue is not political. This is personal.
“If they do this to me in a store, a bank or something like that, it’s one thing,” Bedel said. “But it’s really scary to launch a planned attack on my property.“
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Security footage shows the suspect using concrete blocks and tape to destroy Tesla Cybertruck in Novato, California on March 29, 2025. (Novato Police Department)
In an organized process Global protest daywhen thousands of protesters were brought to the streets around the world to protest Tesla’s showrooms, charging stations and the property where Tesla is located.
Bedell believes that the timing is not a coincidence.
“I do believe the timing has to do with the protests this big weekend,” Bedel said.
Incidents involving Tesla vehicles plagued the country when dissatisfied protesters turned to the company to express their dissatisfaction with Musk.
Demonstrators smash Tesla toy cars in protest against Tesla and CEO Elon Musk, outside of Tesla Store in New York City on March 29, March 29, 2025. (Reuters/Eduardo Munoz)
Earlier this week Colorado man arrested Attorney General Pam Bondi said allegedly allegedly bombed federal charges.
“Let it be a warning – you can run, but you can’t hide.” Bondy says In the video message. “Justice is here.”
Kerri Pouliot on March 24 Shared surveillance lens A man drags a key onto her family’s Seibock style in a parking lot in New Hampshire.
A Las Vegas man was charged two days later The so-called Molotov cocktail attack This ignited at least five Tesla vehicles in the local collision center in mid-March.
Five Tesla vehicles being investigated were shot in a fire at a repair center in Las Vegas on March 18. (Hal Sparks via Storyful)
After a recent series of violence, FBI Director Kash Pash A working group was formed to investigate and prosecute criminals and vowed to bring them to justice.
“There is no doubt that Director Patel will relentlessly protect the American people,” the FBI said in a statement to Fox News Digital. “Like the recent Tesla attacks, violence, vandalism and domestic terrorism will be pursued by the full force of the law.”
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On Bedell, the attack uprooted his sense of community.
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“This is not a political symbol. “It’s just a car,” Bedel told Fox News numbers. “Most people bought these cars in Elon Musk’s way before the election, before that happened. This is not a political symbol. It has nothing to do with my political views. It’s just a car. I’m trying to preserve the environment and be environmentally conscious and I’m now offended by it. This is just the wrong goal of people’s hostility, frustration and anger. ”
Tesla did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
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Bedell offers a $25,000 reward for information that led to the arrest of Cyberthuck Vandal, a move he hopes will deter future criminals and show “aggression” in his California community.
Bedell told Fox News Numbers, I don’t know if they will be back. I don’t know what they will do. ” “This person is very dangerous. I’m sure I’m not the first person, I won’t be the last person [they are] To do this. I started getting this guy caught and took this guy as an example. ”
Preston Mizell of Fox News Digital contributed to the report.
