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California prowler wanted for allegedly taking sick sexual image of woman in public

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Farr, D. (2026, October 9). California prowler wanted for allegedly taking sick sexual image of woman in public. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/08/us-news/california-prowler-arrested-after-allegedly-taking-explicit-public-photo-of-woman/

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Irvine police are searching for a man who allegedly followed a woman through an H-Mart supermarket in California, taking what they describe as an upskirt photo without her knowledge. The incident occurred recently but the exact date has not been disclosed. As part of their #WantedWednesday campaign, officers released details and surveillance footage to identify the suspect, though no charges have yet been announced. Under California law, such actions can result in criminal penalties if proven.

Written by AI on 2026-10-09, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On Wednesday, October 7, the Irvine Police Department in California launched a #WantedWednesday campaign to seek public assistance in identifying a man suspected of secretly taking an upskirt photo of a woman at the H-Mart supermarket. The alleged incident occurred recently as the suspect followed a female customer through the store and took the photograph without her knowledge or consent. No specific date for the incident was provided, nor has any individual been publicly identified or charged yet. While California's Penal Code Section 647(j)(2) addresses certain forms of sexual offenses involving photography, it remains unclear if the image was distributed or if this is part of a pattern of behavior by the suspect.

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A suspected sexual peeper allegedly followed a woman through a California supermarket and secretly snapped an upskirt photo — now Irvine police are asking the public to help identify the man accused of the invasive stunt. uncertain

police → suspect → stunt

“We are looking for a man involved in an upskirt photography incident at the H-Mart at Alton and Culver,” The Irvine Police Department wrote. asserted

Department → look → Alton

“The suspect followed a female customer through the store and allegedly took a photo without her knowledge.” uncertain

suspect → follow → knowledge

The department publicized the case Wednesday, Oct. 7, as part of its #WantedWednesday campaign, seeking the public’s help in identifying the alleged offender. asserted

department → publicize → offender

The suspect has not been publicly identified, and no charges have been announced. asserted

charges → identify → ?

Police have not released a specific date for the incident beyond saying it occurred recently. asserted

it → release → incident

The allegation is troubling for a simple reason, shoppers should be able to go about their business without worrying that someone is secretly photographing them beneath their clothing. asserted

someone → go → clothing

But investigators still need to establish what happened, identify the person responsible and determine whether criminal charges are warranted. asserted

charges → need → person

California Penal Code Section 647(j)(2) addresses certain forms of secretly photographing or recording another person under or through their clothing without consent, when the statutory requirements are met. asserted

requirements → address → consent

A first-offense misdemeanor can carry up to six months in county jail and a fine of up to $1,000. asserted

misdemeanor → carry → 1,000

Those penalties are not an announced punishment in this case, however, and authorities have yet to disclose a specific charge against the unidentified suspect. asserted

authorities → announce → suspect

Any criminal liability would depend on the evidence and the applicable law. Police also have not said whether the alleged photograph was distributed or whether the man is suspected of similar incidents elsewhere. asserted

man → depend → incidents

California prowler wanted for allegedly taking sick sexual image of woman in public

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