ATF Offers $5,000 Reward for Information on Tesla Firebombing in Lenexa, Kansas
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is offering a $5,000 reward for information regarding a Tesla firebombing incident that occurred in Lenexa, Kansas in April. Surveillance cameras captured a suspect throwing two lit Molotov cocktails at the back of a Tesla collision center around 1:05 a.m. on April 3, 2025. The suspect, who remains unidentified, arrived and left the scene in a vehicle, according to the ATF. The incident has been classified as an intentional act of arson, and investigations are being conducted by the ATF, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and local law enforcement.
ATF Kansas City Special Agent in Charge Bernard Hansen emphasized the severity of the attack, stating that it was a calculated act that could have resulted in significant harm. Individuals with information about the incident are urged to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI. To qualify for the ATF reward, a tip must lead to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for the attack. Tipsters must provide their name and contact information to be eligible for the reward, as per the ATF's requirements.
The Tesla firebombing in Kansas is part of a series of attacks targeting Tesla vehicles and facilities following President Trump's return to office in January. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, previously served as a senior advisor to Trump and headed the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Recent incidents include a man being charged with arson for damaging multiple Teslas at a Las Vegas dealership in March 2025, and another individual being arrested for an arson attack at a Tesla facility in New Mexico in February. Additionally, Tesla showrooms and facilities have been the focal point of protests during the early months of Trump's second term.
If you have any information related to the Tesla firebombing in Kansas or any other attacks on Tesla vehicles and facilities, please come forward and assist the authorities in their investigations. Your cooperation could help bring those responsible to justice and prevent further incidents of this nature.