Calgary police are asking for the public's help to identify a person of interest believed to have information about two suspected Tesla arson incidents that occurred in March.
On Thursday, CPS released photos of the individual and described the man as, "in his 30s with a heavy build and being approximately 5’10” tall with brown hair and brown eyes. He wore a purple T-shirt, blue hat, and black jacket."
Anyone with information about these incidents or the man's identity is asked to contact the police by calling 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers.
According to police, the two suspected arsons involving Tesla vehicles occurred on March 18 and 19. The first incident happened that Tuesday at approximately 9:30 p.m.
"The victim parked her white 2023 Tesla Model Y at the Tesla charging station located at 314 12 Ave. S.E. At approximately 11 p.m., she received a notification that her Tesla was no longer charging, looked out the window from her apartment and observed the vehicle on fire."
Police added that the victim called 9-1-1, and the Calgary Fire Department (CFD) attended and extinguished the fire.
"Our officers also attended the scene, and based on initial evidence collected, it is believed the fire was intentionally set using an accelerant. We are asking anyone who had their vehicle parked at the Tesla charging station located at 314 12 Ave. S.E., between 9 and 11:30 p.m., on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, to check their vehicle’s camera system and contact police with any relevant footage," police stated in a previous release.
Later, on Wednesday, March 19, at approximately 9:50 p.m., police were called to a Tesla storage lot, located at 6812 Fairmount Dr. S.E., for reports of a vehicle on fire.
"Upon arrival, CFD extinguished the fire, and our Arson Unit investigators determined a grey 2025 Tesla Cybertruck was believed to be intentionally set on fire with an accelerant. Investigators are in the process of collecting evidence, including CCTV footage and speaking to witnesses. At this time, investigators believe the two incidents may be connected," police stated at the time.
The investigation is continuing.
Staff Sgt. Kurt Jacobs of the Calgary Police Service Arson & Robbery Unit urged Tesla owners to put their car in sentry mode when their vehicle is parked in a non-secure area.
"For those with the feature, sentry mode is developed to engage the vehicle’s camera system to record suspicious activity occurring around the vehicle and notifies the owner of the suspected activity."
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