Oklahoma City police on Tuesday released video of a man seen peering through a woman's bathroom window at a home near SW 44th Street and Interstate 44, and they are asking for the public's help to figure out who he is.
What police shared
In a post from the Oklahoma City Police Department, investigators say the footage was recorded near SW 44th and I-44 and is tied to case number 26-40534. According to the post, the man was seen watching a woman through a bathroom window, and detectives are asking anyone who recognizes him or has information about the incident to contact them.
How to tip
Tips can be sent in through Oklahoma City Crime Stoppers' website or by calling 405-235-7300. Tipsters can remain anonymous and might qualify for a cash reward. The program can pay up to $1,000 for information that leads to charges or an arrest, per Oklahoma City Crime Stoppers.
State law and potential charges
Oklahoma's Peeping Tom law (Title 21 § 1171) makes it a crime to secretly watch someone who reasonably expects privacy, including inside a home, or to use photographic or electronic devices to do so, according to Oklahoma statutes. If investigators determine that any recording equipment was used or that there was lewd intent, prosecutors could seek more serious charges under this statute.
What neighbors should do
Anyone who sees suspicious activity in progress is urged to call 911 right away. If the situation is not an emergency, residents are encouraged to save any relevant photos or video from doorbell or security cameras and share that material with Crime Stoppers as part of a tip.
The Oklahoma City Police Department's website notes that stored footage and quick reporting help detectives work cases like this and that such evidence can be passed along through the department's established tip lines.
