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- Colorado police arrested a woman on suspicion of vandalizing a Tesla dealership.
- The incidents involved Molotov cocktails and messages that seemed to target Elon Musk, AP reported.
- A federal investigation is underway amid nationwide 'Tesla Takedown' protests.
Colorado police arrested a woman on suspicion of being involved in a recent vandalism incident at a Tesla car dealership.
The vandalism is the latest incident amid widespread public protests against Tesla CEO Elon Musk over his work with the Trump administration and DOGE to downsize the federal government.
Law enforcement said they apprehended 40-year-old Lucy Grace Nelson on Monday at the Loveland, Colorado, Tesla dealership after a weekslong investigation of several vandalism incidents on the property.
Nelson is charged with criminal intent to commit a felony, criminal mischief, and using explosives or incendiary devices during a felony, police records say.
Loveland Police Department spokesperson Chris Padgett told Business Insider that local police are working "very closely" with the United States Attorney's Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to investigate possible federal charges.
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The string of incidents involved graffiti with the words "Nazi cars" painted onto the dealership building, Molotov cocktails thrown at the vehicles, and a message that seemed to be in reference to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, according to court documents viewed by the Associated Press.
Security footage showed a person throwing Molotov cocktails at cars on the dealership's property, targeting at least four cars with a combined worth of $220,000, the AP reported. Police discovered bottles, gasoline, and cloth pieces, which are typically used to create the cocktails, in Nelson's car, according to the report.
Padgett told BI that officials have been investigating the vandalism since January 29. Nelson didn't immediately respond to voicemail request for comment. USAO official Melissa Brand declined to comment on the potential federal charges related to the incident.
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In recent days, "Tesla Takedown" protests have taken place across the country, with demonstrators calling for a boycott and gathering in front of Tesla dealerships in various cities. Multiple protests have happened in San Francisco outside of showrooms and locations in the area.
Some protestors chanted, "No hate. No fear. Immigrants are welcome here."
Law enforcement is still investigating a motive in the Loveland dealership incident and whether or not another person may have been involved in the vandalism.
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