Comments about ‘Boyfriend of missing BYU coed interviewed by police’

Have they used dogs to search?

I really hope she is found safe. But it gets me that more and more often in these types of stories (and stories about people who have died in bad circumstances), a "fund" is set up. I understand when donations go to pay for someone's funeral expenses, but how will it support the search effort? The volunteers don't get paid. The police get paid already because it's their job. Don't get me wrong, I really, really hope Camille is OK. I just get tired of everyone putting their hands out these days.

A "Find Camille" account? That's a bit much. Who gets the money? What does it go to when it's all over?

who else was around or in the store friday morning?

Melanie--it's an E MAIL account. Not a BANK account...Read more carefully before you get all bent.

What difference does it make where the money goes after the resolution of Camille. Those who donate know and trust the funds will be used correctly. Having a fund is not a bit much. The Smart family had a large amount of money in a fund toin helping to find Elizabeth.

There are all kinds of expenses in a search like this. Food, water, safety measures, searching equipment like flashlights for volunteers all cost money. Publicity costs money too. These people aren't holding out their hands. They're desperately trying to find their daughter. If you don't want to donate, that's your business, but think for just a minute before you start criticizing a family in crisis.

Has anyone contacted Equi-Search? They are experts in finding missing persons, anywhere.

Funds can be used to pay for private experts in forensics, helicopters, and resources that aren't normally volunteered. If this is a case involving a possible abduction, funds can be used as compensation for tips, etc.. Also, I'm sure there are a lot of travel expenses since the family is from out of town. She obviously wasn't a spoiled college student with lot of money, as she was working and commuting via bicycle. If you have a problem with a "fund," then don't contribute--but please chill out with the ignorant comments...

Can the police go to the store and see if someone paid with a debit or credit card before or after her card was used? You usually notice the person in front of and behind you in line! That person may be able to confirm if it was a man or a woman and what they look like.
Does the store sell gas? Check out the people who used the outside payment center at the time her card was used!

"dummy cameras in the store". Thanks, Deseret News, for blowing the gas station's cover. Now everybody knows they don't have real security cameras.

So Anonymous is blaming the newspaper for saying they only had fake cameras? Why blame the newspaper?

jmdspk, did you read his comment? he is saying they are open to being robbed now, not blamed for the missing girl. Gezzzzz

Once again if a disappearance was taken more seriously, they could have known IMMEDIATELY if her card was Authorizing a purchase at the moment it was used, instead they find out two days later, because Happy valley cops don't deal with this sort of thing.

Well, as far as the store and cameras go...their employees are not safe or protected by "fake" cameras. Yes, they may have blown their cover, but a set of Cameras and digital recorders are pretty cheap, and the employees will have more protection and safety as they work. Oh NO! The store may have to spend $400.

Dummby cameras exposed, where's the money go? Who cares? Find her! I can't imagine living through this kind of hell. This poor family must be in agony. I imagine the money could be used to help the families if they need lodging or for a number of purposes. I think it's great so many people care about this young lady and her family. When Viewmont High football player Seth Fraughton died in August, there were people making ignornat comments on blogs, so I think people just say things that are not too smart. I also believe people say things the wrong way and it comes out to appear mean-spirited. Just pray for this girl.

Maybe the publicity will FORCE this place to get real security cameras.

Think of how they've been jeopardizing their employees (as well as customers) with those fakes!

Like Shaking My Head said who cares about the cameras. There is a person missing. Lets think what matters.

WHY WHY WHY do businesses use fake cameras--to save a few bucks! Several years ago, we had a burglary and our bank card was stolen--our account was cleaned out with 4 withdrawals over a 2 hour period at a local convenience store. Coincidently, their camera was "turned off" during the period in question. A local bank ATM machine was also used once--fake camera. It took the local sheriff's department over a MONTH to get to the convenience store with a list of the withdrawal times we had given them from our bank less than 4 days after the burglary. Of course, by then, nobody remembered anything. So let's don't criticize the Utah Valley guys for 2 days--it does take a bit of time to get this information.
And all hopes and prayers for Camille's safe return--we never believed Elizabeth Smart would be found, and she was.

Doesn't say "fake" cameras - story says "no" cameras. Probably a mom/pop store rather than a 7-11 or some big chain. God bless them all. We're praying for her safe return.