Officers detained a person who stood atop the Hollywood sign on Saturday afternoon, police confirmed to KTLA.
The Los Angeles Police Department said a call came in around 2:54 p.m. reporting a sighting of the person standing on the historical landmark.
The person, who was not immediately identified to the public, was seen waving a flag advertising a cryptocurrency called Vigilante Token.
A website address, an X handle and the company name “Vigilante,” as well as an image that could be a logo, were seen printed on the white flag.
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A person is seen waving a flag atop the Hollywood sign. February 2025. (KTLA) -
A person is seen waving a flag atop the Hollywood sign. February 2025. (KTLA) -
A person is seen waving a flag atop the Hollywood sign. February 2025. (KTLA) -
Police are seen waiting to detain a person waving a flag atop the Hollywood sign. February 2025. (KTLA) -
A person is seen being detained by police after waving a flag atop the Hollywood sign. February 2025. (KTLA)
The person waving the flag was seen covered head to toe in dark clothing, including a ski mask, and a dark and light camo vest.
In an announcement post to X on Friday morning, the company said “On Feb 15th, 2025, we’re launching our Vigilante Token in the most viral way you’ve ever seen.”
Vigilante posted pictures of the Hollywood sign to X on Saturday, two minutes before a call came into LAPD, with the caption “Currently…”
LAPD said park rangers attempted to make contact with the person and an ambulance was requested to stand by in case of injuries, but officers took the person into custody before 4 p.m.
Details are limited, and officials have not yet revealed what charges the individual might face.
