A Tesla owner in California has put up a hefty $25,000 reward for information that could lead to the arrest of a vandal who took things way too far. Security footage shows the suspect throwing a cement block at the windshield of Jason Bedell’s Cybertruck and slashing its tires. This wasn’t just a random act of rage—it was calculated and chilling, especially since Bedell’s 4-year-old son was sleeping inside the house during the attack.

Bedell went on record saying, "An example does need to be made here," as he explained his decision to offer such a generous reward. He’s determined to make sure the culprit faces justice—and let’s be honest, who wouldn’t be after witnessing someone go full demolition mode on their dream car?

Unfortunately, this isn’t Bedell’s first brush with Tesla-related hostility. He says he’s encountered plenty of middle fingers, thumbs-down gestures, and icy stares while driving his Tesla, attributing the animosity to the growing anti-Musk sentiment. "But I'm not going to be scared … I'm going to keep driving my Tesla," he said, sounding more like a defiant superhero than a tech-savvy car owner.

This incident is part of a troubling trend of attacks targeting Tesla vehicles, charging stations, and dealerships. A recent analysis found at least 50 similar cases, ranging from graffiti and keying to arson and even alleged drive-by shootings. Tesla CEO Elon Musk hasn’t minced words about these attacks, calling them "wide-scale domestic terrorism" and pointing the finger at propaganda for fueling such behavior. "The real problem is not the people," Musk stated. "It’s the people pushing the propaganda that cause that guy to do it. Those are the real villains here." Leave it to Musk to mix tech philosophy with drama.

Adding fuel to the fire, hundreds of protesters recently gathered outside Tesla locations worldwide for a "Tesla Takedown" demonstration. The movement, aimed at Musk’s involvement with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), criticized federal cuts to government programs. It’s safe to say the controversy around Musk and his company isn’t going to fizzle out anytime soon.

For Bedell, however, the personal attack feels especially senseless, given that he lives in a predominantly Democratic neighborhood. "To be targeting the neighbors in this area just doesn’t make any sense to me," he said. "This isn’t an attack against Tesla. This is an attack against their neighbors." The whole ordeal seems to blur the line between misplaced outrage and outright crime.

So, if you have any information about the cement-block-wielding vandal, there’s $25K waiting for you—and maybe a little peace of mind for Bedell and his family.

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Tesla Owner Offers $25K Reward After Cybertruck Defaced, Says Vandals Must Face Consequences