Overview
- Oakland police have linked at least six prowling reports since Dec. 13, 2025, with the latest incidents in Maxwell Park between about 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
- The suspect is described as a balding male, possibly Caucasian or Latino, in his 40s or 50s, last seen in a black jacket, white hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans.
- Command staff deployed additional patrols in affected neighborhoods to enhance safety and deter further incidents.
- Investigators urge residents to report suspicious activity and share surveillance footage, directing tips to the OPD Special Victims Unit at (510) 238-3641.
- Police say the man may be connected to earlier reports dating back to March 2025 and believe more victims have not yet come forward; under California law, prowling is a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail or a fine up to $1,000.