TESLA SENTRY MODE THEFTS AND FUNNY MOMENTS 2021 | TESLACAM STORIES #45

Summary

This video features a compilation of Tesla Sentry Mode recordings, showcasing various incidents involving the cars. From attempted break-ins and thefts to amusing encounters, the footage captures a range of human behavior. Notable events include a woman startled by Tesla's lasers during a FaceTime call, a thief smashing a window without checking for valuables, and a couple performing a strange dance, seemingly to trigger Sentry Mode. The video also highlights the system's role in aiding police investigations and insurance claims, emphasizing its utility in deterring crime and providing evidence.

Takeaways

• 🚗 Brittany's Tesla Model Y in Old Town Temecula, California, captured a Sentry Mode event where a woman on a FaceTime call was startled by the Tesla's lasers.
• 🔍 Rudy's Tesla in San Francisco was broken into, but the thief didn't steal anything. Sentry Mode footage helped Rudy report the incident to the police, including the offender's license plate.
• 🎅 Phil's Model Y in Dallas, Texas, recorded a suspect breaking into a Dodge Challenger on the day before Christmas, showcasing the utility of Sentry Mode for security.
• 👮 Mike's Model 3 in Salem, Oregon, was targeted by a thief, but the Sentry Mode alarm scared him off. The police used the footage to arrest the thief within hours.
• 💃 Drew's Model 3 in Gadsden, Alabama, was the scene of a peculiar Sentry Mode event where individuals attempted a 'Tesla tick-tock dance'.
• 🚧 An emitter's car in Orlando, Florida, was hit by a truck, and Sentry Mode captured the incident. The truck driver's insurance paid for nearly $12,000 in damages.
• 🚀 Steven, a rocket launch photographer, unintentionally captured a Delta IV Heavy launch with his Tesla's Sentry Mode, showing its versatility.
• 🤔 Brian's Model 3 in Louisville, Kentucky, recorded a suspicious event where individuals seemed to be conducting a stakeout near his car.
• 🍻 Benji's Model S in Houston, Texas, was hit while parked at a bar, and the Sentry Mode footage was crucial in filing an insurance claim and finding the at-fault driver.
• 🏡 John's Model 3 in California had its mirror tampered with in a peculiar Sentry Mode event, highlighting the unexpected uses of the feature.

Q & A

What happened to Brittany's Tesla Model Y in Old Town Temecula, California?

Brittany's Tesla Model Y was parked for a date night, and upon returning, she and her date watched a Sentry Mode event where a woman on a FaceTime call got startled by the Tesla's lasers.

Why did the thief smash the window of Rudy's Tesla in San Francisco?

The thief smashed the window to pull the seat lever, which would allow him to see what's in the trunk, but he didn't actually check if there was anything valuable inside before running away.

What was the outcome of the police report Rudy filed regarding his broken window?

Rudy contacted the police and provided them with footage of the break-in, including the offender's license plate number, but the police never showed up to retrieve the video.

What did Phil's Tesla capture on Sentry Mode in a mall parking lot in Dallas, Texas?

Phil's Tesla recorded a suspect exiting a pickup truck, walking up to a Dodge Challenger, and smashing its window to steal a backpack from the front seat.

How did Mike's Tesla Model 3 help in catching a thief in Salem, Oregon?

Mike's Tesla captured footage of a thief smashing a rear window and grabbing a couple of small boxes. The police were able to find and arrest the thief within hours using the camera footage, which included the thief's license plate and face.

What unusual event was recorded by Drew's Tesla Model 3 in Gadsden, Alabama?

Drew's Tesla recorded a group of people attempting a 'Tesla tick-tock dance' in front of his car, seemingly for fun, even after the car's headlights flashed to signal it was recording.

How did the Sentry Mode footage help an owner whose Tesla was damaged by a truck in Orlando, Florida?

The owner provided the police with the license plate information and Sentry Mode footage, which eventually led to the truck driver's insurance paying for nearly $12,000 in damages after the construction company initially refused to pay.

What did Steven capture with his Tesla's Sentry Mode during a rocket launch?

Steven, a professional rocket launch photographer, captured a Delta IV Heavy launch from a close distance of one and a half miles, as the sound from the rocket engines triggered his Tesla's Sentry Mode.

What did Chris's Tesla Sentry Mode record in the Fulton Market area of Chicago, Illinois?

Chris's Tesla recorded an individual approaching his car, but the Sentry Mode flashing headlights and displaying a recording message scared the person away.

How did Benji's Tesla Model S P100D capture two separate incidents in Houston, Texas?

Benji's Tesla first captured someone hitting the front bumper of his parked car and driving off. Later, while his car was in the shop for repairs, he borrowed his father's Model 3, which was rear-ended by a Lexus at a red light.