Sat Mar 29 07:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Tesla Keyed in Wichita; Vandalism Linked to Anti-Musk Sentiment
**WICHITA, KS** – A Wichita family is facing a $7,000 repair bill after their brand-new Tesla was vandalized in an Olive Garden parking lot this weekend. The incident, captured on the vehicle’s security cameras, shows an individual keying both sides of the car. Police have a suspect and are investigating.
Abigail Gill, who uses a wheelchair and relies on the Tesla’s accessibility features for long-distance travel, discovered the damage upon leaving the restaurant. She stated the vandalism is part of a growing trend of Tesla owners becoming targets of anti-Elon Musk protests.
“It’s not affecting Elon Musk at all; it’s affecting families like ours,” Gill said, expressing her frustration and sadness over the incident. The family purchased the vehicle for its accessibility features, not due to any political affiliation.
Despite the incident, Gill says she will continue to drive her Tesla, emphasizing the car’s importance to her mobility. However, the vandalism has raised concerns about the safety of driving and parking the vehicle in larger cities. The Gill family has filed a police report.
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