Nick Kyrgios opens up about alleged Tesla theft
Nick Kyrgios has revealed how he has been impacted by the suspected theft of his Tesla after a man allegedly forced his mother to hand over the keys at gunpoint.
The Aussie tennis star worked with police to track the bright green car after it was allegedly stolen on May 1.
ACT Police said a 32-year-old Canberra man threatened Kyrgios’ mother Noralia with a gun and demanded she hand over the keys to her son’s $191,000 Tesla.
Mr Kygrios is said to have tracked his car via the Tesla app where he was able to impose a speed limit, allowing police to locate and follow the vehicle.
The tennis great broke his silence on Instagram about the ordeal.
“Last couple days has been rough...haven’t slept much and battling a little,” he said.
“Appreciative of all the support.”
ACT police raided a property in Canberra’s south on May 2 as a part of their investigation.
They found a shotgun that was thought to be the firearm used in the robbery as well as two others, a pistol and a .177 air rifle.
Police also seized a rented BMW that was overdue for return, commercial-grade fireworks and “substances suspected of being illicit drugs”.
Court documents viewed by NCA NewsWire revealed more details about the incident.
Ms Kyrgios told police interviewers she was worried that the man would return and “blow a hole in the door”.
The man faced the ACT Magistrates Court on May 2 and was charged with aggravated robbery, failing to stop a motor vehicle for police, driving while suspended, driving a motor vehicle without consent and obstructing/resisting public officials.
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