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‘Brentwood Pooper': Residents say woman has been defecating in public for years
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Alex Rozier , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· September 4, 2026
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Key points Neighbors have called 311 and reported the issue, but the woman continues to return. The woman, referred to as the "Brentwood Pooper", has been seen going to the bathroom on the sidewalk, including on Barrington near Wilshire.
Residents are frustrated with a woman who has been defecating in public for years. The woman, referred to as the "Brentwood Pooper", has been seen going to the bathroom on the sidewalk, including on Barrington near Wilshire. Some people have expressed compassion for her, citing the homeless problem.
The issue has been ongoing for a decade, with neighbors reporting that she also sleeps in alleys and bushes. Despite efforts to contact city leaders and police, the problem persists. Neighbors have called 311 and reported the issue, but the woman continues to return.
Further details about the situation and the community's response are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: September 4, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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