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Tesla Supercharger Station (property damage/arson case)
Cold Case · Open
1 year waiting · since 2025
TESLA CHARGING STATION ARSON
Justice for Tesla Supercharger Station (property damage/arson case) — 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 #1White male, 5'10" to 6'2", with distinctive gait including right leg limp and right hand held behind back - what is the source of this unusual walking pattern?
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evidence
Lead #2Suspect was carrying a white plastic bag at time of incident - what was inside and where did it come from?
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clue
Lead #3Suspect likely sustained injuries such as concussion, burns, or shrapnel wounds from the explosion - where did he seek medical treatment?
On April 8, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., an unknown suspect set fire to a Tesla Supercharger station in Lacey, Washington, causing substantial damage to the facility and surrounding area. The suspect, a White male approximately 5'10" to 6'2" with a distinctive gait and limp, remains unidentified despite FBI, local police, and ATF involvement. Investigators believe the suspect may have sustained injuries from the explosion or intense heat and are seeking doorbell and security camera footage from nearby businesses and trails to identify and locate him.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation Seattle Field Office, Lacey Police Department, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Seattle Field Division
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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location
Lead #4Why was the Tesla Supercharger specifically targeted, and does the suspect have a known connection to the Lacey area or environmental/political motivations?
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witness
Lead #5Security and doorbell camera footage from Target, Kohl's, and nearby trails from late April 7 to early April 8 may show the suspect's arrival, departure, or vehicle - has this footage been systematically reviewed?
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Unknown Suspect Lacey, Washington April 8, 2025 The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Field Office in Seattle, the Lacey Police Department in Washington State, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' Seattle Field Division are seeking information on an individual responsible for causing significant damage to a Tesla supercharger station in Lacey, Washington. On April 8, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., an individual started a fire at the Tesla Supercharger, located at 665 Sleater Kinney Road SE, Lacey, Washington.
The fire resulted in substantial damage to the station and surrounding area. This individual may have injuries consistent with being in close proximity to an explosion or intense heat, such as a concussion, burns, or shrapnel injuries.
The suspect is a White male, approximately 5’10” to 6’2”. He was wearing a dark jacket with a hood, gray pants, and a face covering.
The suspect walks with a unique gait, including a slight limp with his right leg kicking out and, at times, his right hand held behind his back. He was carrying a white bag which may have been plastic.
Anyone in the surrounding area of the Target and Kohl’s stores in the South Sound Center, also to include along the Chehalis Western and Woodland Creek Trails, is requested to review any doorbell and security camera footage which may show this person walking or accessing a vehicle from the late evening of April 7, 2025, to the early morning of April 8, 2025. FBI Seattle has opened a Digital Media Tipline at fbi.gov/lacey-tesla-arson for potential witnesses to upload media, such as cellphone video or any other multimedia recordings.
Timeline of Events
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2025-04-07
late eveningSuspect Activity Window Begins
Late evening of April 7, 2025 - authorities request review of doorbell and security camera footage from this period
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2025-04-08
01:30Tesla Supercharger Arson
At approximately 1:30 a.m., an unknown suspect started a fire at the Tesla Supercharger located at 665 Sleater Kinney Road SE, resulting in substantial damage to the station and surrounding area
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Case Information
Incident:April 7, 2025 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:May 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 7, 2025 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:May 12, 2026