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The LAPD said “numerous” trees, many with wide trunks, were
felled at city-owned property on at least four blocks, and
detectives were investigating other possible locations.
A number appeared to be towering ficus trees, most of them in
flat urban areas with expanses of concrete where they were the
only greenery and provided much-needed shade.
On Tuesday, police released a photo of a suspect on a bicycle
wearing dark clothing and carrying two bags. A community alert
described him as a man in his 40s.
Hours later, police announced an arrest, saying a 45-year-old
man had been taken into custody on suspicion of felony vandalism
and that "detectives located evidence linking him to the
crimes.” There was no information about a possible motive.
A message was sent to the LA Public Defender's Office inquiring
if one of its attorneys was representing the man and could speak
on his behalf.
In a statement, the office of Mayor Karen Bass called the
carnage “truly beyond comprehension.”
“City public works crews are assessing the damage and we will be
making plans to quickly replace these damaged trees,” the
statement said.
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