Overview
- The 10-by-20-foot vinyl mural was cut down and taken from DX Arcade’s exterior in Central Square around 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 31, police said.
- Cambridge police describe the case as active and are asking the public to submit anonymous tips online or by phone.
- Owner Sean Hope says surveillance stills show two young women with a ladder, and he says investigators may have identified a vehicle linked to the theft.
- The piece was carefully cut around its fastenings and could be rolled up for transport; Hope estimates a $5,000–$6,000 loss and plans to press charges and replace it.
- The mural, created with AI tools by local artist Brian Life, had drawn mixed reactions earlier, including an anti-AI tag, even as some residents praised its inclusive look.