Viral posts suggest Google Maps imagery shows a human trafficking plea in L.A., but police say there's no evidence of nefarious activity.

It happened on Sunday evening at around 7:45 p.m. on the Union Pacific railroad tracks that parallel Van Buren Boulevard, according to investigators.

Locals in Los Angeles have offered an explanation for the disturbing messages found written on the ground that sent the internet into a conspiracy spiral

(Reuters) -Union Pacific reported a fourth-quarter profit on Thursday that rose 7% on the back of higher grain and fertilizer shipments and core pricing gains, sending the railroad operator's shares up more than 4% before the bell.

Internet users are shocked by the discovery of disturbing messages spotted in Los Angeles. The large words, which include 'HELP', 'LAPD', 'FEDERAL', and 'TRAFICO', appear to be spelled out using construction materials and debris.

LAPD has debunked the human trafficking conspiracy theories linked with the viral mysterious ‘help’ messages in Google Maps visuals.

We are still coordinating with Union Pacific Railroad on the designs for the layover facility and track improvements between Salinas and Gilroy for this project,” said TAMC rail program planner

A Union Pacific Z-train was moving at 64 mph when it collided with a 45.5-ton piece of heavy equipment on a grade crossing in Pecos, Texas, last month, the National Transportation Safety Board said today.

Others have been able to find some mysterious objects or undiscovered coves using Google Maps. Recently, a Google Maps image has been going viral that has left many wondering if it's for real or a hoax. It's an image showing the word help spelled out several times in what looks like a construction area.

It seemed likely law enforcement had been aware of the messages, as one Google Street View scene shows a Los Angeles County Sheriff's vehicle passing the billboard with words daubed on it that include 'HELP' and 'FBI'.

A disturbing satellite image shows the words "help" and "traffico" signs in a Los Angeles railroad yard. It is prompting citizen sleuths to look for answers. Michael and Gabriella Keller drove 50 miles to see for themselves.