U Police report attempted sexual assault in stadium parking lot
Apr 13, 2019, 9:59 AM
FILE PHOTO: Campus of the University of Utah. (Jordan Allred/Deseret News)
(Jordan Allred/Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY — University of Utah police reported an attempted sexual assault in the Rice Eccles Stadium parking lot early Saturday morning.
The attempted attack occurred at approximately 12:50 AM, according to University Police Sgt. Mark Veatupu. The victim is not affiliated with the University of Utah, Veatupu said.
The suspect left the scene eastbound on South Campus Drive, and was driving a dark colored extra cab Toyota Tacoma. Veatupu confirmed that the vehicle was later seen heading west and leaving campus.
The suspect is described as a white male with dark short hair, jeans and a dark jacket. Anyone with information about the assault or suspect is encouraged to call University of Utah Campus Police at (801) 585-2677.
This is a developing story. More information will be added as it becomes available.
