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U of U police searching for suspects after forceable entry

Jan 3, 2023, 11:56 AM | Updated: Jan 4, 2023, 9:55 am

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BY SIMONE SEIKALY

Digital Content Producer

SALT LAKE CITY — On Tuesday, University of Utah police notified students and staff that they were searching for a suspect after a forcible entry at the 900 Court of the University Student Apartments.

In a tweet, the school police said the suspect is still at large.

U of U ALERT: Police are searching for suspects in a forcible entry at the University Student Apartments. Suspects are still at large. More info: https://t.co/xk8jHdVQQM

— University of Utah Safety (@UofUSafety) January 3, 2023

The UofU Department of Public Safety said the break-in happened Tuesday at around 6:30 a.m.

The suspect reportedly fled after seeing someone in the unit.

The suspect is a white male, six feet tall, between the ages of 20 and 30. Police said there is a possible second suspect, believed to be a woman.

Anybody with information is asked to contact University Police at 801-585-2677.

This story will be updated.

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