COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio State University police are investigating reports of hidden cameras in Morrill Tower, a university spokesperson confirmed to NBC4 on Monday.
The Ohio State University Police Department (OSUPD) said it is actively investigating reports of alleged voyeurism through hidden cameras in Morrill Tower. Morrill is a 23-story residence hall that primarily houses first- and second-year students at OSU.
OSUPD said there are no arrests so far, but there is currently one suspect, a known student.
“Due to the ongoing police investigation, there are limited details we can share at this time,” a university spokesperson said.
The university was also not able to confirm if the student remains in the tower due to student privacy law. According to the university student code of conduct, recording others’ without permission in the residence halls is cause to initiate a university investigation alongside, but separate from, OSUPD’s policework.
During the investigation, the university has the right to remove a student from campus if they have probable cause. Although representatives cannot comment on the matter, it would be within the university’s rights to remove the suspect from campus as OSU investigates.
NBC4 has additional requests out to the university to confirm more details, and will update the story as more information becomes available.
Anyone with information is asked to contact OSUPD at 614-292-2121.