Last week, two park rangers were proactively conducting a patrol check of Talbert Park South a little before 7 a.m. when they heard the rattling of a can, according to the Costa Mesa Police Department.
The officers knew what that sound meant. They located fresh purple spray paint on a small county sign along the bike trail.
The officers then spotted a 22-year-old man fleeing from the scene and quickly caught him after a short foot pursuit…