Police aware of ‘Cat in the Hat’ trend targeting Southern California school community

The Baldwin Park Police Department is investigating concerning social media posts linked to a new trend targeting the Southern California school community. This trend utilizes AI-generated images of individuals dressed as the Cat in the Hat, the chaotic character from the 1957 Dr. Seuss classic. Authorities are actively reviewing the posts because they specifically reference various schools within the city, as well as named students and staff members, causing significant alarm among local residents.