Man arrested for indecent exposure after climbing on top of statue and disrobing

Man arrested for indecent exposure after climbing on top of statue and disrobing

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police were dispatched Monday morning to the corner of 4th St. and Lomas after 47-year-old Hector Melero had climbed on top of the “Bumblebe” statue and disrobed.


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According to a criminal complaint, Melero was seen on top of the statue, fully naked and with what police called a ‘bunny suit’ around his ankles. Albuquerque Fire Rescue arrived on scene and were able to assist Melero down from the statue. He was arrested for indecent exposure.