Seattle police detectives arrested a 43-year-old man Monday afternoon for keying a Tesla three weeks ago, causing nearly $4,000 in damages.

On Sept. 9, the victim reported to police that someone intentionally damaged his car while it was parked in a garage in the 1500 block of 7th Avenue. The victim’s Tesla is equipped with a camera system, and it recorded the suspect keying the driver’s side and hood of the car, then leaving in his own vehicle. The camera system captured the suspect’s face, criminal actions, and license plate.

SPD’s Criminal Intelligence Unit (CIU) was assigned to this case. Detectives identified the suspect and developed probable cause for his arrest. They asked patrol officers to help them locate the suspect.

On Sept. 30, at about 1:50 p.m., CIU detectives and office

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