FBI investigating Tesla charging station damaged overnight in Lacey, WA

Investigators are trying to figure out exactly what damaged a Tesla charging station in Thurston County early Tuesday morning.

Lacey police say multiple callers reported a ‘loud noise’ at a Tesla charging station on Sleater Kinney Road Southeast in Lacey and when officers arrived at 1:34 a.m., they found the electric vehicle charging station was damaged.

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Tesla has not responded to FOX 13 Seattle's request for comment.

The FBI Seattle Office is investigating and sent a brief written statement:

"We are aware of the incident and are working with our partners to determine exactly what happened."

According to the Tesla website, the Sleater Kinney Road location has 12 Superchargers.

Anyone with more information is urged to call FBI Seattle at (206) 622-0460 or go to tips.fbi.gov.

The Source: Information in this story is from Lacey Police, FBI, Tesla and FOX 13 Seattle reporting.

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