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Waymo Autonomous Driving Vehicles (multiple vehicles)
Cold Case · Open
1 year waiting · since 2025
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Justice for Waymo Autonomous Driving Vehicles (multiple vehicles) — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1What is the identity and motive of the seven or more individuals who set the fires?
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evidence
Lead #2What unknown substance was poured around the vehicles before ignition?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses present during the 40-minute window (5:20-6:00 PM) who can identify the perpetrators?
On June 8, 2025, between 5:20 and 6:00 PM Pacific Time, a group of at least seven unknown individuals deliberately set fire to multiple Waymo Autonomous Driving Vehicles near Los Angeles Street in Downtown Los Angeles, causing approximately $215,000 in damage per vehicle. The FBI and ATF are seeking information to identify the perpetrators, with a reward of up to $10,000 for tips leading to arrest and conviction. The motive remains unclear, and investigators are looking for witnesses or anyone with information about the identities of those responsible.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (Los Angeles Field Office) and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (California)
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clue
Lead #4Do surveillance cameras in the Downtown Los Angeles area have footage of the incident or the suspects?
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vehicle
Lead #5Why were Waymo autonomous vehicles specifically targeted?
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Unknown Individuals Los Angeles, California June 8, 2025 The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Los Angeles Field Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in California, are seeking information on individuals responsible for igniting Waymo Autonomous Driving Vehicles in Downtown Los Angeles, California. On June 8, 2025, between 5:20 Pacific Time and 6:00 Pacific Time, a group of individuals ignited and poured an unknown substance around Waymo Autonomous Driving Vehicles (ADV) located near Los Angeles Street in Downtown Los Angeles, California.
The fires resulted in the complete destruction of the ADVs, with the estimated monetary value of this damage being $215,000 per vehicle. The FBI does not open investigations based on First Amendment protected activity.
Assaulting, resisting, or impeding federal law enforcement officers performing their duties is a federal crime.
Timeline of Events
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2025-06-08
5:20 PM - 6:00 PMWaymo Vehicle Fires
Unknown individuals ignited and poured an unknown substance around Waymo Autonomous Driving Vehicles near Los Angeles Street in Downtown Los Angeles, resulting in complete destruction of multiple vehicles.
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Case Information
Incident:June 8, 2025 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:October 22, 2026
Up to $10,000 Reward
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Case Information
Incident:June 8, 2025 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:October 22, 2026
Up to $10,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case