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OPD Arrests Suspected East Oakland Prowler Near Fruitvale

Police urge possible victims to contact the Special Victims Unit during the ongoing investigation.

Overview

  • Patrol officers made the arrest just before 11 a.m. Monday on the 3700 block of Carrington Street near Fruitvale.
  • OPD had logged at least six reports since Dec. 13 of a man peeking into homes, many between 8 and 10 p.m. in Maxwell Park near Mills College.
  • Investigators are reviewing possible connections to additional reports dating back to March 2025.
  • Police have not released the arrested man's identity or charging details; prior alerts described a balding man in his 40s or 50s, possibly Caucasian or Latino, in a black jacket, white hoodie and blue jeans.
  • The case remains active, with OPD asking possible victims to call the Special Victims Unit at 510-238-3641; a prowling conviction in California can carry up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.