A car enthusiast is said to have keyed a shiny new Tesla in broad daylight, with the incident captured on the electric vehicle’s security camera.
Raymond Edwards, 70, was reportedly seen walking through a car park at the Brookside Shopping Center in Mitchelton, Brisbane’s north, before pulling out his keys.
Footage shows Edwards weaving through parked cars before appearing to scrape a white BMW and the Tesla.
Raymond Edwards, 70, was reportedly seen walking through a car park at the Brookside Shopping Center in Mitchelton, Brisbane’s north, before pulling out his keys
Brookside Shopping Center manager Greg Plawecki told 7News he was shocked by the strange alleged incident.
“It’s very disappointing, I can’t believe it happened,” Mr Plawecki said.
The Tesla’s owner said he was quoted $2,000 for repair work, adding he was devastated over the alleged incident.
Queensland Police have charged Edwards with two counts of malicious damage in two incidents.
The 70-year-old appears to be an avid car enthusiast and had posted selfies on Facebook of himself in Bathurst, alongside luxury vehicles and racing cars.
He is due to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on December 11.
Footage shows Edwards weaving through parked cars before appearing to scrape a white BMW and the Tesla
The 70-year-old appears to be an avid car enthusiast and had posted selfies on Facebook of himself in Bathurst, alongside luxury vehicles and racing cars