Police warn people not to engage with a man dressed as the Cookie Monster from 'Sesame Street' due to his history of 'troublesome behavior'

• Police have warned people not to approach a potentially dangerous man dressed as the Cookie Monster.
• Police named the man as Adam Sandler – no relation to the famous "Uncut Gems" actor.

Police in California has warned people not to approach a man dressed as "Sesame Street"'s Cookie Monster.

The Santa Cruz Police Department identified the costume-clad man as Adam Sandler, who they confirm has no relation to the famous "Uncut Gems" actor.

A police statement on Facebook reads that locals have described the man as "creepy," and have said he's made uncomfortable comments.

The SCPD added that children may want to take a photo with the man if they are fans of the "Sesame Street" cartoons but warned that Sandler has a history of "unpredictable, vulgar comments and troublesome behavior."

Sandler has not committed a crime in the City of Santa Cruz, police said.

Sandler has previously been dubbed "evil Elmo," according to the New York Post. It reported that Sandler was arrested at the Crossroads of the World in New York City in September 2012 after dressing as the popular "Sesame Street" character and going on an anti-semitic rant.

According to the Post, Sandler, 59, was trying to get tips from passers-by while screaming, "the Jews are responsible for everything that's wrong with the world!" and "I hate Jews!"