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ATF offers $5,000 reward in Lenexa Tesla arson case

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Reward Notice

Kansas City Field Division
Contact: PIO Crystal McCoy
303-575-7611
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, June 4, 2025

ATF offers $5,000 reward in Lenexa Tesla arson case

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information related to the April 3, 2025, firebombing at a Tesla collision center in Lenexa. This case is being worked in conjunction with the FBI Kansas City Field Office and the Lenexa Police Department.

At approximately 1:05 a.m., surveillance footage captured a vehicle parked on the shoulder of Interstate 435 near the back parking lot of the Tesla collision center located at 15125 W. 101st Terrace. The suspect exited the vehicle, threw two lit Molotov cocktails at the back of the collision center, and left in the same vehicle.

Investigators have determined the fire was an intentional act of arson. They are now seeking public assistance to identify the suspect and advance the investigation.

"This was a calculated attack that could have caused significant harm," said ATF Kansas City Special Agent in Charge Bernard Hansen. "We're working closely with our partners at the FBI and Lenexa Police to identify the individual responsible, and we need the public's help. If you saw something or know something-even if it seems minor-now is the time to speak up."

Anyone with information is urged to contact FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324).

To be eligible for the ATF reward, tips must lead to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible. If seeking a reward, individuals must provide their name and contact information. Tipsters are encouraged to share as many details as possible related to the identity and/or whereabouts of the suspect.

As a federal agency with jurisdiction for investigating fires and arson-related crimes, ATF remains committed to protecting communities from violent and destructive acts. For more information about ATF, go to https://www.atf.gov. Follow @ATFHQand @ATFKansasCityon X for updates.

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Kansas City Field Division
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