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University of Utah warns about active stalker

Sep 18, 2024, 9:18 PM | Updated: Sep 20, 2024, 12:56 pm

Oluwatobi Oludaisi Shokunbi, who is suspected of stalking women on the University of Utah campus. (...

Oluwatobi Oludaisi Shokunbi, who is suspected of stalking women on the University of Utah campus. (The University of Utah)

(The University of Utah)

SALT LAKE CITY — The University of Utah has issued a safety warning about a man stalking women on the University of Utah campus. 

Oluwatobi Oludaisi Shokunbi, age 34, also known as “King Rocky” was last seen at Kahlert Village on Sept. 17. He was arrested there for trespassing but later released. 

According to the university, Shokunbi is known to follow women to their on-campus housing. 

University Police believe he is unhoused. His whereabouts are currently unknown.

Shokunbi was described by university police as a black male with a black and gray beard, 6 feet tall and weighs 250 pounds.

A photo of Shokunbi, who has been stalking women at the University of Utah

Oluwatobi Oludaisi Shokunbi, who is suspected of stalking women on the University of Utah campus. (The University of Utah)

The U is asking anyone who sees Shokunbi to call University Police immediately at 801-585-2677.

Police recommend students us the U’s SafeRide program or a courtesy escort to get around campus and to walk in pairs or groups. 

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