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Graffiti artist Shepard Fairey was arrested in Los Angeles for his graffiti artwork in Detroit, according to reports.

Fairey, who became well-known for creating the Obama “Hope” poster, was detained by Customs agents at Los Angeles International Airport on Monday while traveling from Europe. He was arrested for allegedly vandalizing 14 buildings in Detroit.

“Our warrant was evidently discovered as he went through customs, and he was placed under arrest,” said Douglas Baker, chief of criminal enforcement for the ­Detroit Law Department.

Fairey spent one night in a Los Angeles jail, and Baker says the city is discussing when Fairey will return to Detroit to face charges.