Florida man accused of stealing Cybertruck during test drive returned to Tesla dealership days later
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In Florida, a man is facing charges for allegedly taking a Cybertruck during a test drive and then revisiting the dealership later to collect his belongings, as reported by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

On March 26, Dexter Smithen reportedly visited a Tesla dealership in Tampa, Florida, to test drive a Cybertruck Cyberbeast after speaking with a sales representative, according to details in a criminal affidavit obtained by FOX 13 Tampa Bay.

Smithen handed over his driver’s license, which was verified as his identity, and agreed in writing to return the vehicle to the dealership within half an hour, which he failed to do, according to the document. 

 

Smithen returned to the Tesla dealership on Tuesday to retrieve some of his items that he left in the Cybertruck, according to the affidavit. 

He was arrested at the business, and while he was being searched, a deputy said he found five credit cards with five different names.

Tesla dealership in Austin, Texas

Dexter Smithen returned to the Tesla dealership in Tampa to gather his things that he left behind in the Cybertruck he allegedly stole during a test drive in March. (Bryan Preston/Fox News Digital)

Smithen has been charged with grand theft of more than $100,000 and unlawful possession of personal identification.

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