🚨 Serial Butt-Sniffer Busted Again at California Nordstrom Rack
Calese Carron Crowder, California’s notorious “serial butt-sniffer,” was arrested once again after allegedly sniffing a woman’s backside at a Nordstrom Rack in Burbank. Security footage caught him crouching behind an unsuspecting shopper, reigniting public outcry and police concern.
Crowder, 36, is now facing new charges and a $100,000 bail as his rap sheet keeps growing.
👃 Caught on Camera: The Schnoz Attack in Burbank
Police say Crowder was spotted following the woman through Nordstrom Rack’s women’s apparel section before making his move. Surveillance footage shows him crouching and sniffing—an act that’s landed him behind bars before.
Officers responded to a call about a suspicious man lurking near the fitting rooms and quickly identified Crowder as the culprit.
🏃♂️ Perp Fled, Caught in Nearby Walmart
After the incident, Crowder fled Nordstrom Rack and was later apprehended inside a nearby Walmart. Police recognized him from previous arrests and say he offered no resistance during his latest capture.
Burbank PD credited “good teamwork” with the quick arrest.
📝 Sex Offender Status: A Troubling Rap Sheet
Crowder is a registered sex offender with multiple prior arrests for lewd acts, indecent exposure, burglary, and robbery. He’s currently on active parole for a series of sex crimes dating back to 2021.
Police say Crowder is known to frequent public spaces in Glendale and Burbank.
📢 National Attention: A TikTok-Infamous Pervert
Crowder first made national headlines in August 2023 after a viral TikTok showed him sniffing women’s backsides in a Burbank Barnes & Noble. The footage shocked millions and led to his arrest.
Social media sleuths helped police track Crowder’s movements before his arrest.
🏠 Home Peeping, Indecent Exposure, and a Pattern of Crime
Beyond department stores, Crowder has been arrested for peeping into homes in Glendale and for exposing himself in public. Despite previous stints in jail, he was released and quickly returned to his old habits.
Critics say more needs to be done to protect the public from chronic predators like Crowder.
🧑⚖️ Court Date Set: Bail at $100,000
Crowder now faces charges of intent to commit a crime and remains in custody on $100,000 bail. His next court appearance is set for August 1st, where prosecutors will argue to keep him locked up pending trial.
Victims’ rights groups say the case spotlights loopholes in the legal system.
📜 Why Wasn’t He in Jail? Laws, Loopholes, and Early Release
Crowder’s repeated releases have infuriated local residents and lawmakers. California’s prison overcrowding and bail reform laws often lead to nonviolent offenders being freed early—even when they’re registered sex offenders.
Advocates say reforms are needed to balance rehabilitation with real consequences for chronic offenders.
📲 Social Media Fame: Crime, Justice, and TikTok Sleuths
This case — and the viral TikToks that made Crowder infamous — show how social media is transforming how police, stores, and the public respond to weird and unsettling crimes.
Experts say viral fame can actually help bring justice in cases that once would have gone unnoticed.
🔒 Will Crowder Stay Behind Bars This Time?
With a hefty bail and a long criminal record, prosecutors hope this arrest will finally keep Crowder off the streets. Repeat sex offenders rarely get leniency, but advocates warn loopholes still exist.
Public safety groups are demanding reforms to prevent future “butt-sniffing” incidents — and keep chronic predators locked up.
🛑 Stay Safe: What to Do About Store Creeps
Crowder’s bizarre crimes are a reminder: always trust your instincts in public spaces. If you see suspicious behavior, alert store staff or police immediately. And yes, you can film — your phone can help stop a creep in his tracks.
Stay aware, shop in pairs when possible, and remember: your voice (or video) could protect others from the next serial creep.
🏁 The Big Picture: Justice, Reform & Safe Shopping
As the court date approaches, all eyes are on whether justice will finally catch up to Crowder—and whether California will move to close loopholes that keep repeat offenders on the street. Until then, stay alert, stay safe, and remember: vigilance is everyone’s job.
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