Police Warn Californians Of 'Evil Elmo's' Return To The Streets

Just when you thought things couldn't get any weirder, "evil Elmo" decided to return to the streets of California. The mysterious individual referred to as "Danny Sandler" is known for sporadically showing up on streets across the country dressed as various Sesame Street characters to threaten individuals walking by. According to SF Gate, Sandler, dressed as the Cookie Monster this time, was recently spotted shouting at locals and tourists in Santa Cruz. The masked individual caused such a scene that police urged the nearby population to avoid him. The Santa Cruz Police Department took to Facebook to warn followers of the occurrence.

"Santa Cruz Police Police Warn 'DO NOT ENGAGE' man in Cookie Monster costume. Recently, a man dressed up like the Cookie Monster in Santa Cruz is causing concern around the Beach and Wharf areas. The Santa Cruz Police Department identified the costume-clad man as Adam Sandler, and he has no relation to the actor. Santa Cruz Police Department have received calls and emails from people who say he is 'creepy' and his presence and comments make them uncomfortable. Based on Adam Sandler's history across the country, the Santa Cruz Police Department advises the public not to engage with this individual and steer clear of him."

Sandler has been seen in Sesame Street attire shouting at people on the streets of Los Angeles, New York, and in Hawaii, but has never actually committed a crime.