Shirtless man vandalizes Waymo in East Hollywood, video shows
A shirtless man was arrested after a video captured him vandalizing and destroying a Waymo vehicle in East Hollywood.
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The brief
A shirtless man attacked a Waymo vehicle during a traffic jam in a busy East Hollywood intersection. Video of the incident shows the individual climbing on the vehicle and ripping off parts.
Coverage from ABC7 Los Angeles, The Verge, and The Independent emphasizes that the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has arrested the man for vandalism. Yahoo and KTLA also reported on the visual evidence of the destruction.
Future developments depend on the legal proceedings following the LAPD arrest for vandalism.
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Quick answers
Where did the incident occur?
The vandalism took place in a busy intersection in East Hollywood.
What actions did the man take according to reports?
He climbed on the Waymo, beat the vehicle, and ripped off parts.
Was the suspect apprehended?
Yes, the LAPD arrested the man for vandalism.
Coverage (7)
- Shirtless man arrested after police say he climbed, vandalized a Waymo in East Hollywood Los Angeles Times · 20h ago
- Man filmed jumping onto Waymo taxi and tearing sensor from its roof in Los Angeles The Independent · 20h ago
- Shirtless man destroys Waymo in middle of busy Hollywood intersection The Independent · 20h ago
- LAPD arrested a shirtless man who was beating up a Waymo this weekend. The Verge · 20h ago
- Shirtless Man Climbs on Waymo, Rips Off Parts During East Hollywood Traffic Jam Yahoo · 20h ago
- Shirtless man destroys Waymo in busy East Hollywood intersection, video shows; LAPD arrests him for vandalism ABC7 Los Angeles · 20h ago
- Shirtless man vandalizes Waymo in East Hollywood, video shows KTLA · 20h ago
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