Criminals are exploiting the auto lock feature of the Tesla Cybertruck, according to a report by a Cybertruck owner. He cautions all owners to manually lock their vehicles as these criminals are skilled and unscrupulous.
The convenience of the auto lock feature on the Tesla Cybertruck has inadvertently introduced a vulnerability that organized car burglars are exploiting. In a chilling incident, Eduardo, a Cybertruck owner from California, fell victim to this new modus operandi.
Eduardo parked his Cybertruck at Staples in Downey Landing, Downey, CA, opened the door, and walked into the store, relying on the auto lock feature of his Tesla vehicle. However, a man wearing a blue shirt followed him closely and, just before the truck locked itself, pressed the door open button.
In the ensuing moments, a second man in a black T-shirt and a woman wearing a hat pulled up behind Eduardo's Cybertruck. The first criminal, who had gained access to the vehicle, opened the center console and made off with Eduardo's expensive sunglasses.
Eduardo returned to his Cybertruck to find his center console open and his sunglasses missing. He shared his harrowing experience on the Tesla Cybertruck group on Facebook, warning others to manually lock their cars to prevent such incidents.
To minimize the risk of burglary, Cybertruck owners can take simple precautions. Manually lock the vehicle before walking away using the Tesla app, key fob, or pressing the lock button on the door. Be attentive to the truck’s locking sounds and indications, and keep an eye on surroundings when leaving the vehicle.
Moreover, consider customizing the lock sound or enabling louder audible lock confirmation, which might provide an additional alert that the doors have been secured properly.
In Eduardo's case, a third female is believed to have driven the getaway vehicle, a Hyundai Ioniq with a Hello Kitty decal on the gas tank. The license plate number of the getaway vehicle is 9KXV261. The criminals appeared to be well-organized, with a lookout at the store and a third person believed to have driven the getaway vehicle.
Eduardo shared several videos and pictures showing the car burglary in progress, providing a stark reminder of the need for vigilance among Cybertruck owners. While the auto lock feature adds convenience, it introduces a brief window of vulnerability that burglars are exploiting. Being mindful and manually ensuring the vehicle is locked are key to minimizing the risk of burglary for Tesla Cybertruck owners.
- The recent car burglary experienced by Eduardo, a Tesla Cybertruck owner, highlights the unfortunate exploitation of the auto lock feature's vulnerability by organized car burglars, categorized under crime-and-justice.
- To raise awareness among Tesla Cybertruck owners and mitigate such incidents, it is advisable to follow simple precautions such as manually locking the vehicle using the Tesla app, key fob, or pressing the lock button on the door, a piece of general-news worth sharing.
