Registered Sex Offender Arrested for Lewd Behavior at Local Business

Burbank, CA (July 24, 2025) – On July 22, 2025, Burbank Police officers responded to a report of a suspicious individual loitering in the women’s department of Nordstrom Rack, located at 1601 North Victory Place.

Upon arrival, officers were informed that the suspect had already left the store. A search of the surrounding area led officers to a nearby Walmart located at 1301 North Victory Place, where the suspect was found inside. Using the store’s surveillance system, officers monitored the suspect as he moved through various departments. While in the women’s section, the suspect was observed following a female customer, crouching near her, and engaging in lewd behavior by inappropriately sniffing her buttocks.

Given the nature of the behavior, officers made contact with the suspect and detained him for further investigation.

The suspect was identified as 38-year-old Calese Carron Crowder, a resident of Glendale, California. Crowder is a registered sex offender currently on active parole and has a documented history of similar arrests for lewd conduct in both Glendale and Burbank, dating back to 2021.

The Burbank City Attorney’s Office has filed one count of loitering with intent to commit a crime against Crowder. He remains in custody with bail set at $100,000, and his next court appearance is scheduled for August 1, 2025.

This investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information related to this case, or who believes they may have been a victim, is urged to contact the Burbank Police Department’s Investigations Division at (818) 238-3210.

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Questions regarding this statement should be directed to Sergeant Stephen Turner at (818) 238-3240 or [email protected]