Hillsborough County, FL - Dexter Smithen has been arrested and charged with grand theft auto after allegedly stealing a Tesla Cybertruck during a scheduled test drive. The incident occurred when Smithen, after beginning the test drive, failed to return the vehicle to the Tesla dealership. Authorities were alerted, and a search was initiated.
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Smithen was apprehended when he returned to the Tesla dealership several days after the initial theft. The circumstances surrounding his return remain unclear, but he was immediately taken into custody.
The Cybertruck was recovered undamaged. Smithen is currently being held at the Hillsborough County Jail. This case serves as a reminder of the potential risks involved in allowing individuals to test drive high-value vehicles without proper security measures.
Florida Man Arrested After Cybertruck Test Drive Theft
A Florida man, identified as Dexter Smithen, faces grand theft auto charges after allegedly stealing a Tesla Cybertruck during a test drive in Hillsborough County. According to police reports, Smithen took off in the Cybertruck and failed to return it. He was apprehended after returning to the Tesla dealership several days later. The incident highlights the risks involved in test drives of high-value vehicles.