'HOLLYWEED' Sign Vandalizer Fears Being Arrested and Has Skipped Town

The guy who transformed the Hollywood sign into Hollyweed Zach Fernandez -- aka "Jesushands" -- is hiding out in an undisclosed location on the heels of his "Hollyweed" stunt. Sources close to Zach tell us he's afraid he'll be charged with a crime.

It's reported he has left L.A. and doesn't plan to return anytime soon ... especially after getting calls from the LAPD. He also tipped off the police were contacting his friends and co-workers too.

Police say Zach agreed to meet with detectives early this week, but never showed. He's been hidding ever since. Cops aren't exactly throwing out a dragnet because he's only facing a trespassing charge. 

Even though he's "on the run", Zach's getting praise from the pot community and a major gift of green. It's reported Tommy Chong gave him the POUND of weed before he left town.