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Messing with a Tesla is always a bad idea, considering all the cameras watching your every move. However, many people still don't know that, even though Teslas have become common. Two thieves were caught on camera while trying, with no success, to break into a Tesla.
Tesla EVs top the list of the least stolen vehicles in the US, thanks to iron-clad security measures the EV maker has implemented. It's nearly impossible to steal a Tesla or even break into one. Even if you succeed, you'll need a special combination (PIN) to start the vehicle. Regardless of the outcome, the owner can remotely trigger the cameras and make you a national television star. Even if you can somehow circumvent all these safety features, the vehicle's position can be tracked at all times.
When thieves target a Tesla, it's either because highly skilled criminals have deemed it a valuable asset or because they're too stupid to know. The former is the worst situation because it's unlikely you'll ever see your car again, despite all the safety measures. The thieves will use a trailer to disappear quickly, and the first thing they do is disable the GPS tracker. However, most of the time, it's not worth the effort, which explains why Tesla theft is very rare.
On the other hand, if petty thieves with little knowledge try to break into your Tesla, you'll likely get your car damaged because the burglars will use primitive methods. Even if the police catch the thieves based on the images you provide, there's little solace for your loss. This was the case with a Tesla parked in a garage in Yorkville, Toronto (Canada), after two thieves tried to break into it.
Thanks to the images captured by the car's Sentry Mode, we can see not only their faces but also their pitiful attempt to get inside. One of the thieves tried to open the door by forcing it with a knife. Despite his best efforts, the door didn't open, which seemed to annoy the poor fellow. He then used the knife's handle to break the window, but this didn't work either. Although the glass cracked, it didn't break, so the thieves left empty-handed.
Based on their "modus operandi," these guys must've been new to the profession. Not only were they unsuccessful in breaking into a car, but they also let themselves caught on camera in high resolution. Thanks to the power of the internet, they are now international stars. Such fame rarely helps when you try to lie low, which means the chances of being caught are fairly high.
The video ends with a view of the broken window, showing the damage the failed attempt caused to the poor Tesla. The damage to the door is not as visible, but it's likely substantial, considering that the thief wasn't gentle on the knife's handle when he tried to force the door open.
When thieves target a Tesla, it's either because highly skilled criminals have deemed it a valuable asset or because they're too stupid to know. The former is the worst situation because it's unlikely you'll ever see your car again, despite all the safety measures. The thieves will use a trailer to disappear quickly, and the first thing they do is disable the GPS tracker. However, most of the time, it's not worth the effort, which explains why Tesla theft is very rare.
On the other hand, if petty thieves with little knowledge try to break into your Tesla, you'll likely get your car damaged because the burglars will use primitive methods. Even if the police catch the thieves based on the images you provide, there's little solace for your loss. This was the case with a Tesla parked in a garage in Yorkville, Toronto (Canada), after two thieves tried to break into it.
Thanks to the images captured by the car's Sentry Mode, we can see not only their faces but also their pitiful attempt to get inside. One of the thieves tried to open the door by forcing it with a knife. Despite his best efforts, the door didn't open, which seemed to annoy the poor fellow. He then used the knife's handle to break the window, but this didn't work either. Although the glass cracked, it didn't break, so the thieves left empty-handed.
Based on their "modus operandi," these guys must've been new to the profession. Not only were they unsuccessful in breaking into a car, but they also let themselves caught on camera in high resolution. Thanks to the power of the internet, they are now international stars. Such fame rarely helps when you try to lie low, which means the chances of being caught are fairly high.
The video ends with a view of the broken window, showing the damage the failed attempt caused to the poor Tesla. The damage to the door is not as visible, but it's likely substantial, considering that the thief wasn't gentle on the knife's handle when he tried to force the door open.
Two people were captured on camera attempting to break into and steal someone’s car near Yorkville last night.
— 6ixBuzzTV (@6ixbuzztv) June 18, 2024
The duo failed and left the car with damages. pic.twitter.com/h0W9zQlMBj
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