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Unknown Suspect - Arson Case

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Unknown Suspect - Arson Case

Case
#342
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
Federal Bureau of Investigation Seattle Field Office, Lacey Police Department, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Seattle Field Division
Cold Case · Open
1 year waiting · since 2025

TESLA CHARGING STATION ARSON

Justice for Unknown Suspect - 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 #1

White male, 5'10" to 6'2", distinctive gait with right leg limp and right hand held behind back - who matches this description in Lacey area?

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evidence
Lead #2

Suspect may have burns, concussion, or shrapnel injuries from explosion - did anyone seek medical treatment for such injuries around this time?

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vehicle
Lead #3

How did the suspect arrive and depart the scene? Vehicle identification from nearby security cameras could be crucial.

On April 8, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., an unknown suspect deliberately 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, ATF, and local police involvement. Investigators seek doorbell and security camera footage from nearby commercial areas and trails, and believe the suspect may have sustained injuries from the explosion or intense heat.

Case
#342
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
Federal Bureau of Investigation Seattle Field Office, Lacey Police Department, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Seattle Field Division

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More leads to consider

Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.

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witness
Lead #4

Did anyone in South Sound Center or along Chehalis Western and Woodland Creek Trails see a person carrying a white plastic bag between April 7 evening and April 8 early morning?

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evidence
Lead #5

What method was used to ignite the fire? Accelerant residue or device components could help identify the suspect's background and motive.

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Source Narrative

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
23:00

Suspect Activity Window Begins

Late evening of April 7, 2025 - suspect may have been observed in South Sound Center area or along nearby trails

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2025-04-08
01:30

Tesla Supercharger Arson

Unknown suspect set fire to Tesla Supercharger at 665 Sleater Kinney Road SE, resulting in substantial damage

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Case Information

Incident:April 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Last Updated:July 25, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:April 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Last Updated:July 25, 2026