Six arrested for altering iconic Hollywood sign to read 'Hollyboob'
- 3 years ago
Six people having been arrested after altering California's iconic "Hollywood" sign to read Hollyboob.
A tarp with the letter "B" was draped over the "W," while a white dash was placed across the "D" in order to make it appear as a "B.
The incident cannot be classified as vandalism "because the sign wasn’t damaged," Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Capt. Steve Lurie, the Hollywood area commander said.
The six will be charged with misdemeanor trespassing and released, he said.
According to Deadline, one of the arrestees told an officer that the gag was done in an effort to raise awareness for breast cancer.
Additionally, the outlet reports that police presence will be increased for several days and possibly weeks because of the incident.
The sign is not accessible to the public, though visitors can visit the surrounding Griffith Park. The sign is maintained by a group called the Hollywood Sign Trust.
Trust chairman Mark Panatier said that altering the sign is wrong no matter the cause, and added: "It’s unfortunate that such an important icon for the city of Los Angeles is not being appreciated.
A tarp with the letter "B" was draped over the "W," while a white dash was placed across the "D" in order to make it appear as a "B.
The incident cannot be classified as vandalism "because the sign wasn’t damaged," Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Capt. Steve Lurie, the Hollywood area commander said.
The six will be charged with misdemeanor trespassing and released, he said.
According to Deadline, one of the arrestees told an officer that the gag was done in an effort to raise awareness for breast cancer.
Additionally, the outlet reports that police presence will be increased for several days and possibly weeks because of the incident.
The sign is not accessible to the public, though visitors can visit the surrounding Griffith Park. The sign is maintained by a group called the Hollywood Sign Trust.
Trust chairman Mark Panatier said that altering the sign is wrong no matter the cause, and added: "It’s unfortunate that such an important icon for the city of Los Angeles is not being appreciated.