The Cybertruck was used as an ice cream truck for a small business that was forced to cancel all future reservations and issue refunds
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- A 29-year-old Indiana woman was arrested for smashing the windows of a Cybertruck in Ohio.
- The $10k damages left the EV inoperable, ending the owner’s summer ice cream business.
- Tesla won’t be able to replace the bulletproof windows until September.
The bulletproof windows of a Tesla Cybertruck were the target of an apparently random vandalism attack on the owner’s driveway in Bellbrook, Ohio. The EV was used as an ice cream truck, and the damage effectively put an end to the small business for the rest of the summer.
According to the Cybertruck owner, Daniel Herres, the bizarre incident happened on Monday afternoon. While inside his house, Herres heard a loud noise from his driveway, prompting him to check his Ring video camera.
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The surveillance footage captured a disturbing scene with a woman exiting her car and methodically smashing the Cybertruck’s windows. Adding a bizarre twist, two children were visibly upset and crying in the backseat of her vehicle. Herres, understandably shaken, confirmed he did not recognize the woman.
As reported by WHIO, minutes after the Cybertruck attack, Sugarcreek Township Police apprehended a 29-year-old Indiana woman. Her rampage extended beyond the ice cream truck, as she allegedly caused a disturbance at a neighboring residence, toppling propane tanks and terrorizing the homeowner.
The police gave the woman a citation to court on “misdemeanor criminal damaging charge”. Officers claim that the suspect and her vehicle are also related to “multiple traffic complaints in the city and township.”
Despite the significant financial loss, Herres chose not to press charges. In a show of compassion, he expressed concern for the children involved, stating, “I feel really sorry for the children, and we just really wish the best for everyone, we want everyone to come out OK with this”.
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The cost of replacing the Cybertruck’s cracked windows is $10,000. To add insult to injury, Tesla’s repair schedule means Herres is out of commission until at least September, effectively ending his ice cream business for the summer.
The small business called Cyber Cream Dayton started last May. Following the vandalism, the owner had to cancel all future reservations, issuing refunds to its customers. Herres and his wife issued the following statement on their Facebook page, posting photos of the smashed windows:
“It is with great sadness that we share with you that our ice cream truck has been significantly vandalized. The random act of violence occurred in broad daylight at our home in Bellbrook. Every window was broken making it unsafe to operate and unfortunately Tesla is currently unable to replace our windows until September. We are very disappointed and regret to have to share that this means we must temporarily pause our business….We are sincerely sorry for the inconvenience and feel most saddened for the disappointed kids. We look forward to making more ice cream memories with you next season!”