Alleged car thief who threatened Kyrgios’ mum ‘didn’t know’ it was tennis star’s Tesla
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The man who allegedly threatened Nick Kyrgios’ mum with a gun before stealing the tennis star’s car claims he does not remember “much of” the incident due to a change of medication and did not know it was Kyrgios’ car until police told him, court documents reveal.
Police were called to the Kyrgios’ family home in Canberra on Monday about 8.30am following reports a man had stolen the Wimbledon finalist’s green Tesla.
Kyrgios’ mother, Norlaila, was leaving the house to go to the gym while the rest of her family were asleep when, it is alleged, a man, unknown to the family, knocked on the front door of the property and said: “It’s Chris.”
The car has since been returned to Nick Kyrgios.Credit: Instagram/Nick Kyrgios
Police allege that when Norlaila Kyrgios opened the door she was confronted by a man dressed all in black and wearing a face mask while holding a long-barrel rifle.
They further allege that the man demanded she hand over keys to the green Tesla and come outside and show him how to drive it.
Nick Kyrgios’ mother, Norlaila, in July last year. Credit: Rohan Thomson
She handed the man the keys to her son’s car, however, when the man climbed into the driver’s seat, she ran back inside screaming for help and managed to lock the front door.
Kyrgios’ agent Daniel Horsfall, who was also staying at the house, heard her screams and called police before the man drove away in the car.
Court documents reveal how Kyrgios used the Tesla app to track the vehicle and relay the location to police. He was also able to limit the speed of the car to 80km/h.
Police pursued the car for a short time before arresting the man at a home in Ainslie.
The man was tasered and taken to a nearby hospital for medical assistance.
The car was returned to Kyrgios with a smashed window from the police struggle. The family has since asked police for extra security.
Documents state Nick’s mother was “visibly shaken and frightened” after the incident and told police she was so fearful that he was going to “return to the house and blow a hole in the door”.
The family declined to comment when contacted by this masthead.
The 32-year-old man faced ACT Magistrates Court on Tuesday after he was hit with five charges relating to the incident, including aggravated robbery, driving a stolen vehicle, furious driving, and failing to stop for police.
During his interview with police, the man allegedly told detectives various versions of the morning’s events, including that someone had planted a bomb in his jumper. He also told police he had little to no recollection of what had gone on due to a recent change in medication.
He was denied bail.
“Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have dash-cam footage of the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or on the Crime Stoppers ACT website,” a statement from ACT Police said.
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