Actor David Harbour has drawn public attention following an unusual incident during a recent night out in Encinitas, California, amid heightened scrutiny surrounding his personal life.

According to reports, the 50-year-old Stranger Things star briefly entered and exited the Encinitas Ale House over the weekend, where eyewitnesses described erratic behaviour. Surveillance footage reportedly shows Harbour taking a hat belonging to another patron and shouting before leaving the venue.

Video obtained by U.S. entertainment outlet TMZ captured a tense exchange between Harbour and the hat’s owner, though no physical confrontation occurred. Witnesses said the interaction ended without escalation, but several described the actor’s demeanour as surprising.

Accounts from those present also noted that Harbour later threw the hat to the ground, spoke emotionally to bystanders, referenced the Iraq war, and knelt briefly in what appeared to be a moment of prayer.

The incident comes during a period of increased public focus on Harbour’s private life following developments involving his estranged wife, musician Lily Allen, who recently released new music. An unnamed source familiar with the situation suggested that sustained professional demands and personal attention may be contributing factors, though no official statement has been made by Harbour or his representatives.

Harbour has previously spoken openly about being diagnosed with bipolar disorder in his mid-20s and has discussed managing the condition throughout his career.

The actor, who has appeared in films including Black Widow and Hellboy, has not publicly commented on the Encinitas incident.

Source: Geo News