Tesla battery trailers stolen from Nevada factory loading docks at least 11 times since December, sheriff's records show
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Paresh Dave
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Tesla has been hit by a wave of cargo thefts at its Nevada battery factory, with trailers containing millions of dollars worth of car and home batteries stolen from loading docks at least 11 times since December. Storey County Sheriff's Detective Sam Hatley describes it as an "epidemic." Nine major suspected thefts occurred in January alone. Three men suspected in one heist were arrested and charged with felony possession of stolen property, but the broader investigation into the thefts continues.
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bskyTesla battery trailers stolen from Nevada factory loading docks at least 11 times since December, sheriff's records showwired.comKey quotes
· 2 pulledIt's an epidemic right now.
Nine major suspected cargo thefts happened at Tesla's Nevada battery factory in January alone, according to sheriff's records obtained by WIRED.
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