A man with a disturbing history has been arrested once more—this time for allegedly sniffing a woman’s backside at a Nordstrom Rack.
The Incident
On July 22, 2025, Calese Carron Crowder, a 38‑year‑old registered sex offender on parole, was spotted in the women’s section of the Burbank Empire Center store. Surveillance footage allegedly shows him trailing a female shopper, crouching, and sniffing her behind. He was later apprehended at a nearby Walmart.
Repeat Offender
Crowder, already known as the “serial butt sniffer,” previously made headlines in August 2023 after a viral video showed him sniffing women at a Barnes & Noble in Burbank. He has prior arrests for indecent exposure, burglary, robbery, and other sex offenses.
Legal Status
The Burbank City Attorney charged him with loitering with intent to commit a crime. He’s being held on $100,000 bail and is scheduled to appear in court on August 1, 2025.
Why This Story Resonates
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Disturbing pattern: Crowder’s repeated offenses across multiple locations signal a deep behavioral pattern.
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Public safety concerns: Shoppers are left shaken by these brazen acts occurring in plain view.
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Accountability questions: How could someone with multiple convictions be free to strike again—and again?
Final Word
When an offense pattern becomes this monitored—and yet continues—communities are right to question the system’s effectiveness. Burbank law enforcement is urging anyone with information or footage involving Crowder to come forward.
