Woman filmed removing Spencer Pratt campaign signs in Los Angeles neighborhood

A resident in the Sherman Oaks area of Los Angeles reported the removal of a campaign sign supporting Spencer Pratt for mayor to police on Wednesday afternoon. The resident, a 65-year-old man, reviewed surveillance footage and observed two female teens or young adults take the sign from his yard.

He stated that he did not recognize the individuals and that they did not live on his street. A video posted by journalist Daniel Guss shows a young woman in athletic attire carrying the sign away while another woman follows behind. Guss described the suspect as having what appears to be a lengthy tattoo on the left arm and encouraged online users to help identify her.

The resident told police that he had uploaded a still image and possessed clearer video at home. Commenters on social media suggested sending the footage to the Pratt campaign and provided AI-enhanced images in attempts to identify the woman. Guss noted that even if the signs had been placed in a restricted right-of-way, only authorized city or county officials may remove them, not private citizens.

Pratt is running for mayor of Los Angeles against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and city councilwoman Nithya Raman. An Emerson College poll from earlier this month showed Pratt tied with Raman at 23 percent support, behind Bass at 35 percent.