A Burnaby Tesla driver left a trail of fluid behind after an alleged hit-and-run, leading police to his location.

On February 10 at approximately 11:30 p.m., Burnaby RCMP frontline officers responded to a report of a hit-and-run in the area of McKee Street and McGregor Avenue. The caller reported seeing a vehicle flee the scene without stopping after hitting two parked vehicles.

The suspect vehicle left a piece of its fender, with the marking “Model X”, behind. Officers also noted a trail of fluid leading away from the scene. Investigators followed the fluid trail to an alley and, eventually, right onto a residential property.

The owner of the suspect vehicle’s safety was confirmed, then he was arrested for failing to remain at the scene of a collision. The vehicle, including video from its camera system, was seized.

“This was a fluid investigation and our officers simply followed the evidence,” said Cpl. Mike Kalanj with Burnaby RCMP. “While ‘X’ didn’t necessarily mark the spot, ‘Model X’ definitely assisted our officers in identifying the suspect vehicle.”

The investigation is ongoing.