The University of Utah Police are on the lookout for a suspect linked to a sexual battery case reported to have happened Tuesday morning on a campus shuttle bus. According to ABC4, the incident occurred near East Village and Fort Douglas area around 11 a.m., prompting a thorough search for the individual.
Further details provided in a safety alert from the university, as reported by KSLTV, the suspect allegedly touched the victim inappropriately on multiple occasions while on board the bus. After the incident, seen near Ft. Douglas Blvd. and Pollock Road, the suspect disembarked the shuttle and proceeded to head north around 11:20 am.
This alarming occurrence has prompted responses from both the campus community and the broader public, with many expressing concern over safety on public transportation. Students and staff have been advised to be vigilant and report any suspicious behavior they might encounter.
KUTV confirms that the University of Utah Police Department received the report of the unwanted multiple occurrences of touching just before 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday. This prompted the U of U to issue an alert regarding the alleged sexual battery, with the department now seeking help to identify and apprehend the suspect responsible.
