Progress on BASE Jumper Case

The Salt Lake City Police Department believes it has determined the identities of two men who BASE-jumped from a downtown office building last week.

The Police Department again would like to thank the media and the public for responding quickly to surveillance images released late Friday. As a result, significant leads are being developed and pursued this week.

A Detective assigned to the case will screen the information with the City Prosecutor’s Office to determine whether formal charges will be pursued. No timeline has been established for this process.

Unless and until the suspects are charged, their names will not be released. Possible charges include trespassing and disturbing the peace.

Statement on Investigation of BASE Jumpers

The Salt Lake City Police Department would like to thank the media and the public for responding so quickly to its request for information about two men who BASE jumped from the LDS Church Office Building Friday afternoon, November 12, 2010.

As a result, significant leads have been provided for investigation. The public should bear in mind that potential charges are misdemeanors and investigative resources are being allocated accordingly.

A Public Information Officer will be available to reporters at approximately 10:30 a.m. tomorrow for comment.

Reporters, please note that Watch Commanders do not have information on this investigation.

SLCPD Seeks BASE Jumpers

SLCPD seeks the identity and location of the two men (pictured above) who BASE-jumped from a downtown office building this afternoon.

Between 3 and 4 p.m. Friday, November 12, 2010, the men, equipped with parachute gear, jumped from the 26th floor observation deck of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Church Office Building, 50 E. North Temple. After landing in a nearby parking lot, the duo got into a waiting silver SUV and fled the area, witnesses stated.

The Police Department asks anyone with information about either of these men to call Dispatch at (801) 799-3000.