‘FAFO Tesla Terrorist’ Caught on Camera, Gets Confronted by Driver Before Arrest [WATCH]

A Pennsylvania man is facing multiple charges after a swastika was allegedly scratched into the side of a Tesla vehicle outside a Planet Fitness gym in Doylestown.

The suspect, identified as 55-year-old Chadd Ritenbaugh, was confronted by the vehicle’s owner and later arrested after surveillance footage and gym records led police to his identity.

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Let me introduce you to Chadd Ritenbaugh

He owns Black Car Service of Bucks County PA & gets caught drawing a swastika on a Tesla SUV in the gym parking lot… then uses his gym card to work out at Planet Fitness. Not too bright… pic.twitter.com/Ze5MCVsoEx

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The incident occurred on March 24 at approximately 9:30 a.m., when Ritenbaugh allegedly parked next to the Tesla and quickly exited his vehicle.

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Surveillance footage captured him glancing around before crouching next to the Tesla and making contact with the car’s surface.

The owner later discovered scratches resembling a swastika on the side of the car after returning home.

The Tesla’s built-in cameras, which continuously monitor activity around the vehicle, recorded the act of vandalism.

JUST IN: 55-year-old Chadd Ritenbaugh busted for allegedly carving a swastika on a Tesla outside of Planet Fitness in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

The anti-Semite was seen sneaking around the car, not realizing it was recording him the whole time.

According to what appears to be… pic.twitter.com/kbcXR8FhVY

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) March 28, 2025

After reviewing the footage, the owner observed the suspect entering the Planet Fitness facility.

According to law enforcement, Planet Fitness staff were able to identify the individual after reviewing membership scan records from that morning.

Police say Ritenbaugh scanned in using his membership card, providing a clear timeline and confirmation of his presence at the scene.

Before police made the arrest, the Tesla owner confronted Ritenbaugh in person, filming the interaction and questioning him about the alleged act.

During the recorded confrontation, Ritenbaugh responded to repeated questions by saying, “I’m sorry, I have nothing against your car, and I have nothing against you.”

He then added, “Obviously, I have something against Elon Musk,” referencing the CEO of Tesla.

Ritenbaugh initially denied using a key to scratch the car, instead claiming he used a crayon and described the act as “misguided.”

The footage of the confrontation circulated online shortly after.

Chadd Ritenbaugh, a 55-year-old alleged anti-Semite who manages a car service company.

He was caught on a Tesla’s camera carving a swastika on the vehicle outside a Planet Fitness, then offered the owner “free service”.

He will be getting what he deserves. Real punishment. pic.twitter.com/G2zrvhSJhG

— Ryan (@Ryan_In_Mi) March 31, 2025

Following the identification and confrontation, local authorities charged Ritenbaugh with criminal mischief, harassment, and disorderly conduct.

The case is currently pending in the Pennsylvania judicial system.

The incident comes amid a broader rise in vandalism targeting Tesla vehicles and properties.

Across the country, Tesla owners and dealerships have reported an increase in property damage, often tied to public and political reactions to the company and its CEO, Elon Musk.

Musk, now serving as President Donald Trump’s lead cost-efficiency advisor at the Department of Environmental Efficiency, has drawn increased attention in both political and corporate circles.

His recent appointment has been cited in various reports as a contributing factor in the uptick of anti-Tesla sentiment.

Local police in Doylestown have not released further information on the ongoing investigation but confirmed that the surveillance footage and gym records were instrumental in making the arrest.

No injuries were reported, and the Tesla owner is expected to pursue restitution for the damage to the vehicle.

Authorities encourage anyone who witnesses acts of vandalism or property damage to report them promptly, especially as tensions surrounding prominent public figures and their affiliated companies continue to rise.

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