Bill Cosby's Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Vandalized with Word 'Rapist' - Police Investigating

Bill Cosby's Hollywood symbol of status and achievement -- his Walk of Fame star -- has been inked with the word "rapist' printed across it.

Los Angeles police are investigating the vandalism that surfaced on social media Friday morning, displaying the charged words sprawled across his Hollywood star located on Hollywood Blvd. According to KTLA, a cleaning crew was out my morning to remove the evidence.

Critics of Bill Cosby are lashing out.... at his Hollywood Walk of Fame star! https://t.co/cOewsNfAsE #Insider pic.twitter.com/gqEfcrlqPp

— The Insider (@TheInsider) December 6, 2014

Ana Martinez, a spokeswoman for the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which oversees the Walk of Fame, said in a statement, "The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an institution celebrating the positive contributions of the inductees," she explained. "When people are unhappy with one of our honorees, we would hope that they would project their anger in more positive ways than to vandalize a California State landmark."

The Los Angeles Times reported that LAPD Capt. David Storaker, who overseas the Hollywood Walk of Fame, area confirmed the vandalism.

ICYMI: Bill Cosby's Hollywood Walk of Fame Star was vandalized with the word "rapist." https://t.co/Pt8lF02UZb

— Us Weekly (@usweekly) December 6, 2014

Accusations against the iconic comedian came to light this October when a comedian mocked Cosby's fatherly image regarding the sexual allegations that were made against him a decade ago. Sine then, Cosby has been under some heavy scrutiny as multiple women have come forward alleging tha he raped and sexually assaulted them.

In regards to investigating the claims and acts against Cosby, LAPD Chief Charlie Beck said, "We don't turn people away because things are out of statute. You come to us, especially with a sexual allegation, we will work with you," Beck said. "We address these things seriously, and it's not just because it's Mr. Cosby."