A suspected peeping tom continues to cause concern at a San Antonio apartment complex despite increased security measures.
SAN ANTONIO — Renters at a north-side apartment complex remain on edge, with a suspected peeping tom still lurking months after we reported about the incident.
KENS 5 spoke to a renter at Platinum Shavano Oaks Apartments about the suspect in May. Since then, another renter has come forward with a sighting at a different location within the complex.
Alison said she was sitting on her balcony on July 13 when she saw the man walking around. At the time, she was unaware of the May incident — but she still called 911.
“I thought he looked strange because he had what I thought was a pole in his hand and then I came to find out it was a selfie stick,” Alison said. “I looked down because he was on his hands and knees, in front of the window underneath me, with his phone extended through the balcony.”
She said police arrived but could not find the man. Later, she discovered the same behavior had been caught on camera at another building.
“I thought, this must be a regular thing for him,” Alison said. “He looked very comfortable here.”
Concerned, Alison began reaching out to other residents. Eventually, a group of about 30 neighbors formed a group chat.
“We really banded together — residents made flyers and put them on people’s doors,” Alison said.
The flyer caught the attention of the apartment complex management. At the end of July, they held a safety meeting with the San Antonio Police Department.
“They told us that this man used to live here and that he was evicted in 2023 for this same behavior,” Alison said. “They told us they know who he is and that there’s a felony warrant out for his arrest.”
However, police would not share his identity, only providing a description. SAPD told KENS 5 they do not release the identity of suspects or information about warrants until there is an arrest.
One woman, who spoke to us anonymously, fears the man’s behavior will escalate if he’s not caught.
“If they’re asking us directly what we want — a mugshot, an actual picture of this person — anything would be helpful,” she said. “We’re not asking for the world, we’re not asking to catch him tomorrow. But we need to feel safe.”
Residents say they have seen some improvements. Since the meeting, security has been upgraded and gate codes have been changed.
“My concern is that if he doesn’t get caught, somebody’s going to get hurt. That he’s going to escalate his crimes from just watching to hurting someone,” Alison said.
The complex’s owner, Willow Bridge Property Company, released the following statement:
“Our primary concern is the well-being of our neighbors, and to that end, we remain committed to working with the San Antonio Police Department as they continue their investigation into the matter.”