BURBANK, Calif. — A man known to authorities and social media as a “butt sniffer” was arrested once again in Burbank, California, after allegedly being caught on camera sniffing a woman’s backside at a Nordstrom Rack.
Calese Carron Crowder, 36, was taken into custody after security footage reportedly captured him crouching behind a woman and sniffing her backside in the women’s section of the Burbank Empire Center. Authorities say the incident occurred on July 22.
According to the Burbank Police Department, Crowder was seen following the woman around the store before performing the act. He was later located and apprehended at a nearby Walmart.
Police confirmed Crowder is currently on active parole for multiple lewd conduct offenses dating back to 2021. He has a lengthy criminal history that includes charges of indecent exposure, burglary, and robbery. Crowder is being held on $100,000 bail and is scheduled to appear in court on August 1.
Crowder, previously made headlines in August 2023 after a viral video showed him performing a similar act at a Barnes & Noble in Burbank. He was also arrested that month for allegedly peeping into a residence in Glendale.
This recent arrest marks yet another chapter in what officials describe as a disturbing pattern. Despite prior convictions and repeated incarcerations, the so-called butt sniffer has continued his behavior, prompting public concern and renewed scrutiny of his parole status.
Authorities are encouraging anyone who may have been approached by Crowder or witnessed similar incidents to contact local law enforcement.
The case remains under investigation.
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