February 16, 2024 - San Diego Police Department officials report that on February 14, at about 8:13 p.m., Ilmer Cortez-Diaz was seen in the corner of the backyard of a home on Adobe Drive for several minutes. The victim advised this was the third incident of peeping this week at her home.

Air Borne Law Enforcement (ABLE) arrived on the scene within two minutes and located the male jumping over fences of numerous backyards, trying to evade officers. ABLE continued to follow Cortez-Diaz until he was ultimately detained in the canyon behind East Falls View Drive by SDSU Officers.

The victim stated a similar incident occurred on February 12. The victim provided officers with Ring footage from the first incident, showing a male matching Cortez-Diaz's description.

Cortez-Diaz was hiding in a portion of the backyard, which provided concealment and a vantage point in the backyard to look through the bedroom window and sliding glass door of the victim’s home.

Cortez-Diaz was arrested for two counts of peeping, and obstructing/resisting a peace officer.

Source & photos: San Diego Police Department