A mysterious figure known as Pam the Bird has been leaving costly graffiti across Melbourne, leaving authorities struggling to catch them.
A mysterious figure known as Pam the Bird has been terrorizing Melbourne with its signature black-and-white cartoon birds, leaving a trail of costly graffiti across the city. In the early hours of January 20, this elusive artist scaled the Novotel South Wharf hotel, bypassing security measures and leaving a five-story-high bird emblazoned on its side. The creation, accompanied by the words 'HE HE MEOW', overshadowed the hotel's own signage and quickly became a viral sensation.
This audacious act was just the latest in a string of high-profile vandalisms attributed to Pam the Bird. Over the past year, the bird has appeared on trains, freeway signs, heritage buildings, and even the iconic Flinders Street Station clock face. The Melbourne City Council has been forced to spend millions of dollars cleaning up these unauthorized murals, while Victoria Police have launched a year-long investigation to catch the culprit.Their efforts paid off on January 30, when two men, Jack Gibson-Burrell, 21, and Matthew Raoul White, 39, were arrested in connection with the graffiti spree. Gibson-Burrell has been labeled a 'notorious vandal' and a 'prominent graffiti artist' by police, who allege that he has been involved in violent attacks, car thefts, and even an illegal 'fight club'. Officers seized several items from Gibson-Burrell's home, including harness straps, a heavy-duty extension pole, cameras, and clothing that matched those seen in CCTV footage of the graffiti attacks. White, meanwhile, is accused of aiding Gibson-Burrell and engaging in his own tagging activities around the city
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