Six people having been arrested after altering California's iconic "Hollywood" sign to read Hollyboob.<br />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.<br />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.<br />The six will be charged with misdemeanor trespassing and released, he said.<br />According to Deadline, one of the arrestees told an officer that the gag was done in an effort to raise awareness for breast cancer.<br />Additionally, the outlet reports that police presence will be increased for several days and possibly weeks because of the incident.<br />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.<br />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.
