Seattle Sex Offender ‘Master Baiter’ Arrested for Indecent Exposure in Grocery Store
Summary
Seattle police apprehended 46-year-old registered sex offender Keenan Charles Pearson inside the Uwajimaya grocery store after witnesses reported him “openly masturbating…in front of numerous members of the public, including children.” Pearson—who introduced himself to officers as “Master Baiter”—confessed to “strokin” inside the store. His extensive rap sheet includes prior convictions for assault; voyeurism; burglary; domestic violence; possession of a deadly weapon; and multiple counts of indecent exposure. Currently non-compliant on the state sex offender registry, he remains jailed on $150,000 bail and is scheduled to be arraigned today.
Note: Prior convictions for assault; voyeurism; burglary; domestic violence; possession of a deadly weapon; and multiple counts of indecent exposure.
Crime Location
- Location of Crime: Uwajimaya grocery store in Seattle's Chinatown- Seattle, WA
- Date/Time of Crime: May 5, 2025 12:00 am
- Police Department: Seattle PD
Suspect
Suspect Name: Keenan Pearson
Suspect Age: 45
Charges:
Indecent exposure in a public setting inside a Seattle grocery store
Bond Amount: $150,000
Victim
Victim Name: Store Patreons and Children
Commentary
Well, Keenan, it’s one thing to “catch a glimpse,” but quite another to give strangers a free performance in the produce aisle—talk about adding a whole new meaning to “food for thought.” Here’s hoping your next show is streaming online, not among the organic avocados.