Minnesota state employee allegedly damages parked Teslas with keys while walking his dog through Twin Cities neighborhoods

This one’s hard to believe—but it’s all caught on camera.

A state employee from Minnesota, who works under Governor Tim Walz’s administration, has allegedly been vandalizing Tesla cars during his routine dog walks, and now, he’s at the center of a growing public backlash.

Surveillance Videos Show Repeated Tesla Vandalism in the Twin Cities

Dylan Bryan Adams, a 33-year-old fiscal policy analyst for the State of Minnesota, has allegedly been filmed more than once scratching up parked Teslas with his keys. And we’re not talking about a minor scuff.

According to footage circulating online, Adams can be seen deliberately dragging a key across the body of multiple cars—causing visible paint damage that could total around $20,000.

Crime Watch Minneapolis, a local watchdog account on X (formerly Twitter), reported the incident, stating that Adams has been arrested but hasn’t yet been formally charged.

Different Days, Same Alleged Behavior—But Caught Every Time

The videos tell a damning story. In one clip, Adams is seen pulling his keys from his pocket while holding his dog’s leash in the other hand, casually walking up to a Tesla, and scratching the rear of the car.

Another clip shows him targeting the side of a Tesla closest to the sidewalk.

Without hesitation, he scrapes the paint in one swift motion and walks away like nothing happened.

In yet another video, Adams—this time wearing a rust-colored beanie and a dark vest—allegedly crosses the street and drags his key along the driver’s side of another Tesla, leaving behind a long scratch.

He even appears in different outfits across the clips, showing this wasn’t just a one-time thing.

In one recording believed to have taken place in a Target parking lot, Adams is seen wearing a Golden State Warriors jersey over a hoodie.

Once again, he walks up to a nearby Tesla, allegedly keys it, and walks off.

Public Outrage Builds Online as Viewers Demand Accountability

As soon as the videos hit social media, people erupted with outrage.

Many were baffled by the pettiness and damage, while others questioned what would motivate someone in a government role to engage in such destructive behavior.

“He should be prosecuted to the fullest extent,” one user wrote.

Others pointed out how this act could likely qualify as felony-level property damage.

And it wasn’t just about the cars. Several users were concerned about the dog that was with Adams in all the videos.

“I hope someone steps in for the dog—he doesn’t deserve this,” a commenter said.

Others joked that the dog looked like it disapproved, with one user writing, “Even the dog looked at him like, ‘don’t.’”

Governor’s Office Stays Quiet While People Demand Answers

At the time of reporting, DailyMail.com had reached out to Governor Tim Walz’s office for a response to the situation involving his staff member, but no comment has been released yet.

Another Tesla Vandalism Incident Shocks Locals in Minnesota

Just when the dust was starting to settle from Adams’ alleged actions, another unrelated act of Tesla vandalism emerged from the same state—and this time, it involved kids.

Footage shows a woman, accompanied by her young son and daughter, scratching a Tesla in a parking lot.

After damaging the car, the trio quickly walks away.

In a particularly jarring moment, the young boy even flips off the surveillance camera on their way out.

This bizarre incident reportedly took place in Arden Hills, about 10 miles from Minneapolis.

The local sheriff’s office said they’re aware of the video and are trying to determine whether the incident falls under their jurisdiction. So far, no official report has been filed by the car’s owner.

Social Media Reacts to Second Vandal as Viewers Slam Her Parenting

Viewers weren’t just angry about the damage—they were stunned that a parent would behave like this in front of her kids.

Some online sleuths suggested that the woman might work in healthcare, pointing out that she appeared to be wearing scrubs.

“What an awful example to set for children,” one user wrote.

Others echoed the sentiment, with many confident that authorities will eventually identify and catch her.

Tesla Vandalism on the Rise as Elon Musk’s Company Becomes a Target

While these two incidents have no confirmed connection, they’re part of a larger pattern of vandalism targeting Tesla vehicles.

Whether out of disdain for Elon Musk or the rise of anti-tech sentiment, it seems Tesla owners across the country are seeing more damage done to their vehicles—sometimes as a form of protest, sometimes just random rage.

Whatever the motivation, people are speaking out loud and clear: it’s time for accountability.