Annette Markowski , an NYPD public information officer , told CNN police have not launched an investigation of Banksy because they have not received any complaints of vandalism related to the artist . The street and graffiti artist known as Banksy has been active in New York City . Mayor Michael Bloomberg called graffiti ` ` a symbol of decay and loss of control '' But police say they are not actively looking for Banksy .
The street and graffiti artist known as Banksy has been active in New York City . Mayor Michael Bloomberg called graffiti ` ` a symbol of decay and loss of control '' But police say they are not actively looking for Banksy .