Thief Peels Open Cybertruck’s ‘Armored’ Window Like A Tin Can

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The windows of the Cybertruck are strong, but apparently they can be peeled open in a matter of seconds

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by Brad Anderson

August 29, 2024 at 15:04

 Thief Peels Open Cybertruck’s ‘Armored’ Window Like A Tin Can

  • This burglar was able to snatch a backpack from the Tesla in just a matter of seconds.
  • The owner of the Cybertruck is surprised the car’s Sentry Mode didn’t alert him to the theft.
  • While the EV has an alarm, it is not triggered when a window is broken.

The Tesla Cybertruck has been feverishly branded as a safe vehicle, but a recent video shows it’s far from thief-proof. With just a bit of skill and a basic tool, thieves can waltz right in.

The owner of a Cybertruck recently took to the Tesla CyberTruck page on Facebook and shared footage of his Tesla getting broken into in the US. Clear footage of the theft was captured by the car’s exterior cameras as Sentry Mode was enabled, and while the video did snap images of the burglar’s face, it also shows just how easy it is to break into the Tesla.

Read: Tesla Delivering Muddy Cybertrucks To Furious New Owners

Ordinarily, thieves like this will use a special tool to shatter a car’s side window. However, the Cybertruck’s windows are stronger than most, so to get access, he pushes a tool into the top of the window and proceeds to peel down the glass, much like opening a tin can. The ease at which he gained access is incredible, and seconds later, he makes off with a backpack that was left unattended.

What’s perhaps more intriguing than the fact that you can peel off the Cybertruck’s windows is the fact that the alarm didn’t go off, nor was the owner alerted to the ongoing theft via the Tesla app on their phone. A look at Tesla’s website reveals the Cybertruck has an alarm, but it’s only activated when it can’t detect an authenticated phone or key and a locked door, the locked tailgate, or the powered front trunk is opened.

 Thief Peels Open Cybertruck’s ‘Armored’ Window Like A Tin Can

This isn’t unusual for a factory-fitted alarm system, as plenty of other cars on the market will not sound an alarm when a window is shattered unless they’ve been fitted with a pricey aftermarket security system.

We are surprised the Sentry Mode didn’t alert the owner to the theft as Tesla says it should, as long as it detects sudden jerky movements near the vehicle. Evidently, it didn’t consider someone peeling down the window and jumping inside as a jerky movement.

 Thief Peels Open Cybertruck’s ‘Armored’ Window Like A Tin Can

Image: Anuj Thakkar/Tesla CyberTruck Public Group @ Facebook

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