A suspect has been apprehended after scaling the summit of the Las Vegas Sphere on Wednesday, as reported by law enforcement officials.
The individual was observed traversing the top before descending back into the exosphere, an array of LED nodes that envelop the structure.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department confirmed the detainment of the climber. Later in the day, authorities identified the apprehended individual as 24-year-old Maison Des Champs, recognized as an “urban climber” known for scaling tall buildings nationwide to advocate against abortion.
Des Champs was taken into custody and booked into the Clark County Detention Center. He faces several charges, including Destroying Property of Another, Greater than $5000, and Conspiracy to Destroy Private Property. Notably, Des Champs had been previously arrested in Las Vegas for scaling a high-rise in 2021.
A spokesperson for Sphere Entertainment expressed gratitude to local authorities for their cooperation in resolving the incident. The individuals involved are presently under the custody of LVMPD.
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This incident coincides with preparations for Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, prompting heightened security measures around the Strip and Allegiant Stadium, the host venue. The Sphere, situated at the intersection of Sands Avenue and Koval Lane, approximately three miles north of the stadium, is slated to feature various activations related to the NFL and other sponsors for the upcoming event.
