CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Police said Monday they have identified a Kelseyville man who earlier this month is alleged to have taken photos under a woman's skirt in a local store.
Clearlake Police Sgt. Rodd Joseph said that 28-year-old Christopher Edwards is the man they were seeking in the case.
On June 19 the agency had put out a call to the community asking for assistance in identifying a male subject involved in a disorderly conduct incident at Walmart, located at 15960 Dam Road, in Clearlake on June 12.
In the incident, the male subject had taken photos under a woman’s skirt while she was shopping in the store, as Lake County News has reported. The original story is here: http://bit.ly/1rdz8c2 .
As a result of the media coverage on the incident and the numerous calls and messages received, Joseph said police identified Edwards as the suspect.
Joseph said officers interviewed Edwards at the Clearlake Police Department on Monday.
During the interview Edwards admitted to committing the crime, Joseph said.
Edwards could not be arrested on Monday due to the “staleness” – or length of time – since the misdemeanor crime. Instead, Joseph said the case against Edwards will be forwarded to the Lake County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.
Joseph said the Clearlake Police Department thanked the public for its assistance in identifying Edwards.
Any person with additional information on this case is asked to contact Joseph at 707-994-8251, Extension 338.