Authorities asking people to stop putting googly eyes around city

BEND, Ore. (WKRC) — The City of Bend was urging residents to help preserve the town's beloved roundabout art by avoiding actions that could cause damage, particularly putting googly eyes on the art.

Central Oregon Daily News reported that at least eight sculptures or art pieces were vandalized with googly eyes.

"We love our roundabout art in Bend, so let's do our part to take care of it," the city said in an Instagram post.

While the addition of googly eyes to various art pieces might be amusing, the city noted that removing them without harming the artwork incurs costs.

"While we don't condone the wreaths, leis and Santa hats, let's stay away from adhesives, graffiti and all things that can damage the art," the post said.

The city was asking the community to refrain from using any materials that could harm the art installations.