Oklahoma City police on Friday shared surveillance photos and asked for the public's help identifying a man accused of grabbing a shopper inside a northwest Oklahoma City store on Monday. Investigators described the contact as lascivious and said the suspect ran off before officers reached the scene. The case is filed under number 26-40742 as detectives continue to track down leads.
Police Release Photos and Case Number
According to the Oklahoma City Police Department, the social media post includes still images pulled from store surveillance cameras and states that the man "grabbed the victim in a lascivious manner" before leaving the business. The post urges anyone who recognizes him to contact investigators and highlights case number 26-40742 so tips can be routed correctly. The department did not announce any arrest or criminal charges in that update.
How To Report Tips
As outlined by the City of Oklahoma City, anyone with information can call Oklahoma City Crime Stoppers at (405) 235-7300 or submit an anonymous tip online. Crime Stoppers may offer rewards for information that leads to charges or an arrest in a felony case. Those tip lines and anonymous portals are a staple tool for investigators working incidents like this.
Why Public Photo Appeals Matter
Police departments have increasingly turned to social media posts and clipped surveillance stills to crowdsource identifications, and those appeals sometimes generate quick, usable leads. Hoodline previously covered a similar OKC post about a brazen ALDI shoplifter in northwest Oklahoma City, a case that showed how local camera footage and neighborhood memory can nudge an investigation forward. By releasing images, detectives effectively widen the search beyond their usual contacts while keeping formal investigative channels in place.
What To Do If You Recognize Him
Police advise the public not to approach the man in the photos. If you believe you recognize him or have relevant video, call Crime Stoppers at (405) 235-7300, or dial 911 if he is present and poses an immediate threat. In its post, the Oklahoma City Police Department again asked for tips tied to case number 26-40742 so detectives can quickly connect new information. Anyone who has potential evidence is encouraged to preserve it and share it directly with investigators rather than posting it publicly.
