Mystery prisoner has Utah jail authorities stumped

Reuters ^ | James Nelson

[MHGinTN]

If he were an escaped felon, there would be a criminal record to cross reference. I’m going with it is an aged D.B. Cooper.

[cripplecreek]

I think this guy has just found himself a safe place to stay.

[My hearts in London - Everett]

Where does that code say anything about the peace officer then being able to hold a person indefinitely who declines to give their name for simple trespass in a parking garage? Unless this man was creating some commotion or destruction, he should have been advised to go on his way, imo.

[GrandJediMasterYoda]

He’s got a cookbook that says”To serve man”

[lonevoice]

Yeah, I’m guessing you’re right. Maybe he was trespassing in the parking garage in the first place to find a cool, shady, safe shelter for awhile. Jail might look like a pretty good place to some guys.

[varon]

Title 77, Utah Code.

Your papers, please!!!

Guilty til proven innocent!!!

[WOBBLY BOB]

Is he a terrific piano player?

[1rudeboy]

Where does that code say anything about the peace officer then being able to hold a person indefinitely who declines to give their name for simple trespass in a parking garage?

Statutory interpretation is not your strongest suit, I gather.

[reaganaut]

Maybe he is hiding his identity, because he’s an escaped felon?

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Then his fingerprints would have matched those on file. If his prints matched any of the databases (criminals, crimes, etc) then they would know who he is already.

[Spunky]

I can’t remember. Is that a drawing of Cooper or the Zodiac Killer? Which ever one it is, he does very much resemble the drawing.

[Ellendra]

LOLOL!!!!

[reaganaut]

MrR, Could you tell me if this law is valid to keep the man in jail?

[READINABLUESTATE]

Yup, definitely DB Cooper.

He seems to have a look on his face in that photo. Like he knows something, and aint telling.(not just his name)

[Tennessee Nana]

No finger prints eh ???

Well for some reason the the Men in Black are interested in him...

[Hodar]

If he were an escaped felon, there would be a criminal record to cross reference. I’m going with it is an aged D.B. Cooper.

Perhaps - but it wasn't until fairly recently that the states bothered to share fingerprints of their convicted criminal element. For decades, the prints used in one state on a murder case; were never shared with other states - so a person could murder and simply hop state to state; and keep ahead of the law. Today, the CURRENT sets of prints are on a national database - but what about criminals from the early 80's and before?

[1rudeboy]

That’s the knee-jerk reaction I’m seeing a lot of, recently.

[SES1066]

Does he have a shirt that he constantly has to adjust? - Starfleet!
If shirt is red, please keep in isolation.

Does he have a rather skewed view of reality and a odd screwdriver? - The Doctor!
BOLO for bad makeup artists.

Did he lay claim to an old modern car with gull-wings? - Another doctor, Doc Brown!
Please contact NEST Control at FEMA.

If none of these apply, please contact the Temporal Control Agency at the corner of 25th and Main, use the closet entry.

[matchgirl]

Just what I am wondering.

[IYAS9YAS]

They obviously took his fingerprints when he was booked, and they don't match anything, so why are they still holding him just because he wants to remain off the grid?

Either charge him as John Doe #xxxxx, or let him go.

Of course, if he's refusing to ID himself because they won't let him go until he does, then he's putting the joke on them. He's got three hots and a cot, rather than a parking garage and a trash can.

[brytlea]

Maybe this guy?
http://www.museumofhoaxes.com/timetravelspam.html