When they took the mugshot, did they leave the big Elmo head on?

Things are bad for "freelance" costumed characters in Hollywood. These folks parade for tips from tourists when they get their picture taken with them. Recently Mr. Incredible and Elmo were busted for aggressive begging. Click here for story.

What kind of a world do we live in when a man dressed up as a children's television character cannot make a decent living begging from tourists?