The latest: Burbank re-arrest after a similar July case
KTLA reported that Burbank police re-arrested Calese Carron Crowder, 38, after yet another “butt-sniffing” incident inside a local store, noting the arrest happened Wednesday night; the agency had not immediately released the store name or booking sheet. KTLA summarized the update on its social feed here: KTLA update on X.
Regional outlets amplified the same update attributed to KTLA and Burbank PD (wire feeds via CNS), including the San Fernando Sun: “Alleged serial ‘butt sniffer’ arrested again, this time in Burbank.”
This follows the July 22 arrest at a Nordstrom Rack in Burbank’s Empire Center, where police said surveillance showed a man following a woman and crouching near her; that case was filed as loitering with intent to commit a crime with $100,000 bail, per People’s summary of the Burbank PD release and court date, and contemporaneous coverage by the Los Angeles Times. Read: People.com recap and LA Times report.
Additional national aggregation of the new re-arrest appears here: Yahoo/Independent recap.
Note: All outlets above attribute key details to Burbank Police; the man is described as a registered sex offender with prior similar arrests. Allegations are pending; charging decisions and court appearances are subject to change.
Quick timeline
- July 22, 2025: Burbank PD responds to Nordstrom Rack; suspect later located at a nearby Walmart. Case filed as loitering with intent to commit a crime with $100,000 bail and an Aug. 1 court date (per police/court info reported by People and the LA Times).
- Aug. 23, 2025: KTLA reports a new arrest after another alleged incident at a Burbank store (store name not released at time of reporting).
If this happens to you in a store (practical steps)
- Get to a safe place and call 911.
- Report to store staff and ask for the incident report number.
- Request video preservation in writing (manager name, date/time, camera locations).
- Document: take photos of the aisle/area; write a brief note of what you experienced; save receipts or app geolocation (if available).
- Seek medical or counseling support if you feel distressed; your notes and visits help both health and proof.
- Follow up with police for a case number and provide any photos/witness contacts.
- Talk to a civil attorney about your options against the individual and—where facts support it—the property owner/operator (negligent security, failure to warn, prior incidents).
Need help preserving evidence? Contact a Chatsworth injury lawyer (we handle civil claims—not criminal defense).
Can a store be responsible in civil court?
In California, property owners must take reasonable steps to keep premises safe. Depending on the facts, a civil claim may examine whether the store/center had prior notice of similar behavior, appropriate staffing/security, and reasonable response protocols (e.g., video preservation, trespass notices, timely 911 calls). While criminal charges are separate, civil damages may include medical/counseling costs, lost wages, and emotional distress. (We can also guide you to the California Victim Compensation Board for certain expenses where applicable.)
Media & police sources (embedded above)
- KTLA update on the re-arrest: X post by KTLA.
- San Fernando Sun (CNS wire recap): Burbank re-arrest.
- Prior July case details: People.com summary of BPD release and Los Angeles Times.
- National aggregation of the new arrest: Yahoo/Independent.
FAQ (for readers & search)
Is the suspect convicted of this new allegation?
No. News reports describe an arrest and prior history; new allegations are pending and may change as the case proceeds. See KTLA’s update and CNS recaps.
What should I give the police?
Your statement, any photos/video, witness contacts, receipt timestamps, and the store incident report number help.
Can I file a civil claim even if there’s no conviction?
Possibly. Civil and criminal standards differ. Talk to counsel about evidence (video, prior incidents, security logs).
We help victims in Chatsworth, Woodland Hills, Porter Ranch, Simi Valley, and Los Angeles with civil claims and evidence preservation. Start here: Chatsworth Injury & Premises Claims.
