SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — A 38-year-old Simi Valley man is facing multiple criminal charges after leading law enforcement officers on a late-night chase through private residential backyards, damaging property, and attempting to evade arrest before being apprehended by a police K-9 unit.
The suspect, identified as Tyler Conn, was taken into custody on Monday night, July 27, 2026, following a rapid emergency response in a quiet suburban neighborhood near Willowbrook Lane and Pride Street.
According to official alerts released by the Simi Valley Police Department, the incident began at approximately 10:45 p.m. when emergency dispatchers received a 911 call reporting an unauthorized individual lurking in the backyard of a home along Willowbrook Lane.
Multi-Yard Pursuit and Property Damage Reported
As patrol officers arrived in the area to investigate the prowling call, the reporting witness notified dispatch that the suspect had scaled a perimeter fence and jumped directly into an adjoining yard situated on nearby Pride Street.
When responding officers spotted Conn nearby, they issued verbal commands ordering him to stop. Investigators stated that Conn ignored the directives and attempted to sprint away from officers, prompting police to deploy a department service K-9 to intercept the fleeing suspect.
Following a brief physical struggle, the police K-9 subdued Conn, allowing officers to safely take him into custody without further escalation or injury to surrounding community members.
Subsequent investigations at the scene revealed that Conn had entered at least three separate residential properties without owner consent. During his path through the neighborhood, the suspect caused noticeable physical destruction to private property, including tearing down sections of a wooden perimeter fence and damaging an outdoor backyard spa.
Narcotics Recovered Following Suspect Booking
Following his arrest on Pride Street, officers conducted a search and recovered a quantity of illegal narcotics, later identified as methamphetamine, in Conn's possession.
In an official public safety advisory published shortly before midnight on July 27, the Simi Valley Police Department detailed the circumstances surrounding the tactical arrest:
"On 7/27/26 at around 10:45 p.m., Simi Valley Police Officers responded to a report of a prowler in the backyard of a residence on Willowbrook Lane. As officers arrived, the caller reported that the suspect had jumped a fence into another yard on Pride Street," department representatives reported.
The statement continued, explaining the K-9 deployment and subsequent evidence discovery:
"The suspect attempted to flee and ignored an officer's commands to stop. With the assistance of a police K-9, the suspect was taken into custody after a short struggle. The ensuing investigation determined that the suspect had entered at least three residential yards without permission and caused property damage, including damage to a fence and a spa."
Conn was transported for medical evaluation before being formally booked into the Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility on multiple state charges:
- Prowling / Peeping (Penal Code 647(h))
- Vandalism / Property Destruction (Penal Code 594)
- Possession of Controlled Substances / Methamphetamine (Health and Safety Code 11377(a))
- Resisting, Delaying, or Obstructing a Peace Officer (Penal Code 148(a)(1))
Community Reaction and Video Footage of the Roof Incident
The late-night intrusion generated significant concern among local residents along Willowbrook Lane and Pride Street. Security camera footage captured by home surveillance systems showed the suspect maneuvering across residential property and roof structures prior to his arrest.
Footage documenting the prowling incident and showing the suspect on a neighborhood roof can be viewed online via Instagram Video Footage.
Law enforcement officials emphasize that residential property owners should maintain well-lit exterior perimeters and keep high-definition home security cameras active overnight to assist officers during prowling or burglary calls.
In light of recent summer property crime trends, the Simi Valley Police Department urges residents to ensure side gates remain latched and locked, install motion-activated lighting around backyards, and report any unfamiliar individuals seen creeping through residential neighborhoods directly to police dispatch.
What's Next
Conn remains held in custody pending his upcoming initial appearance and formal arraignment in Ventura County Superior Court. The Ventura County District Attorney's Office is reviewing police reports and physical evidence to file formal criminal charges.
The Simi Valley Police Department encourages anyone who discovered secondary property damage or possesses additional security video footage related to the July 27 incident to contact the department's non-emergency dispatch line at (805) 583-6950.