{"id":204256,"date":"2026-03-04T18:56:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T18:56:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/204256\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T18:56:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T18:56:10","slug":"suspected-peeping-tom-sought-by-oakland-police-east-bay-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/204256\/","title":{"rendered":"Suspected Peeping Tom sought by Oakland police \u2013 East Bay Times"},"content":{"rendered":"

OAKLAND \u2014 A suspected Peeping Tom linked to numerous incidents primarily in the Maxwell Park area of East Oakland is being sought by police, authorities said Tuesday.<\/p>\n

In an effort to identify and arrest the suspect, police on Tuesday released video surveillance images of him.<\/p>\n

Police said in a news release that since Dec. 13 six confirmed reports have been received from residents, saying the man has entered the yards of occupied homes usually between 8 and 10 p.m., peered into windows and engaged in inappropriate behavior.<\/p>\n

\"AnAn Oakland Police Department photo of a suspected prowler linked to several incidents in East Oakland. (Oakland Police Department)\u00a0<\/p>\n

The most recent incident was Sunday, authorities said.<\/p>\n

The man only stays in the yards a few minutes and is able to flee before police can respond.\u00a0 It is believed he is on foot as no vehicles that might be associated to him have been seen.<\/p>\n

Police believe the man might be responsible for similar incidents dating back to March 2025.<\/p>\n

He is described as balding, possibly White or Latino, in his 40s or 50s.\u00a0 He was last seen wearing a black jacket, white hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans.<\/p>\n

Police commanders have deployed additional officers\u00a0 in the impacted areas to enhance public safety and deter further incidents, the release says.<\/p>\n

Police are encouraging anyone who may have been a victim or who has information about these incidents to contact the department\u2019s Special Victims Unit at 510- 238-3641.<\/p>\n

Police are also asking community members \u201cto remain vigilant, promptly report suspicious activity, and share any relevant surveillance footage with investigators,\u201d the release says.<\/p>\n

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