ALARMING images of the word “help” spelled out in an empty lot have sparked horrifying conspiracy theories – but cops revealed the truth behind the disturbing messages. An area

A patch of undeveloped land in downtown Los Angeles is going viral on social media for some distressing messages seen from above, but police have confirmed that they found no illicit activity in the area.

Police say there is no evidence of trafficking or criminal activity after messages written with pipes and wood went viral on social media.

The mystery behind viral satellite images showing the word "HELP" in an empty downtown Los Angeles lot has been solved. The words have been appearing for more than a year.

🔥🚨BREAKING NEWS: This disturbing message was spotted on Google Maps in Los Angeles, California, with the words “Help” and “Traffico” written in the debris, surrounded by shipping containers. It has been confirmed that the lot next to this location is a shipping yard which has… pic.twitter.com/swvBnSogXu

Large HELP and TRAFICO signs near Cesar Chavez Ave in LA stir fears of trafficking or protests over displacement.

Mysterious ‘HELP’ messages around the Los Angeles area spotted on Google maps - The property in question belongs to Union Pacific Railroad, according to Los Angeles police

A patch of undeveloped land in downtown Los Angeles is going viral on social media for some distressing messages seen from above. The lot, located just east of the L.A. River at the

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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."

But one area has sparked major concern online as people have spotted mysterious ‘help’ signs. An empty lot in downtown Los Angeles has gone viral after a screenshot was shared to X in recent days. Google Earth images show the word ‘HELP’ repeatedly written in the dirt as well as ‘trafico’ and ‘LAPD’.