After the department responded to an 'unknown trouble' call near Mission Road and the 101 Freeway on Sunday (26 January), a spokesperson said: "Upon arrival, officers conducted a thorough investigation and found no evidence of any criminal activity or threat in the area."

Viral posts suggest Google Maps imagery shows a human trafficking plea in L.A., but police say there's no evidence of nefarious activity.

ALARMING images of the word “help” spelled out in an empty lot have sparked horrifying conspiracy theories. An area of undeveloped land in Los Angeles is the subject of mass

Ominous “HELP” messages carved onto debris in Los Angeles and spotted on Google Maps have raised alarm among social media users.

The messages of "help" have been seen tens of millions of times after images from Google Earth were shared on social media platform X/Twitter sparking concern online

Others have been able to find some mysterious objects or undiscovered coves using Google Maps. Recently, a Google Maps image has been going viral that has left many wondering if it's for real or a hoax. It's an image showing the word help spelled out several times in what looks like a construction area.

Google Earth users spotted multiple instances of the world "HELP" spelled out using various materials on a plot of storage or waste facility in California city

X and Reddit users have shared concerns over the messages in LA but locals have shared insight into who is behind them

Mysterious ‘HELP’ and ‘TRÁFFICO’ signs that are visible on Google Earth are causing concern in downtown Los Angeles. Satellite imagery shows the lettering constructed from old pipes and wood chunks near rows of shipping containers.