Crime & Safety

Missing Man May Have Access To Weapons: Oakland University Cops

Alexander Walker was last seen on Oakland University's campus, despite being banned from the school. His family believes he may be a threat.

Alexander Walker was last seen on Oakland University's campus, despite being banned from the school.
Alexander Walker was last seen on Oakland University's campus, despite being banned from the school. (Oakland University Police )

ROCHESTER HILLS, MI — Local police are searching for a missing man who may have access to dangerous weapons, they said. The Oakland University Police Department identified the man as Alexander Walker and say he is missing and endangered.

Walker is a former OU student and was last seen on Oakland University’s East Campus on Saturday, despite being banned from the school.

Walker’s family says he may be suffering from mental health issues and may be a threat to himself or others. The family says he may have access to weapons, police said.

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Walker is described as a 25-year-old white male standing 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighing 185 pounds. He has brown hair and hazel eyes, and is known to frequently wear a grey suit with a tie, as well as sunglasses at all hours of the day and night. He also is known to frequently carry a backpack.

Walker is currently homeless and does not have access to any vehicles, police said. He has been banned from campus and is subject to arrest for trespassing if found on campus, they added.

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Anyone who encounters Walker on campus is advised to not approach him and to contact the OUPD at (248) 370-3331 immediately. Anonymous tips to police can be left at oupolice.com/tip.

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