Police Beat

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Sick Person
A medical incident was reported at BYU's Richards Building, Room 126, where an individual feeling light-headed due to blood donation was attended to by EMS. Upon arrival, officers confirmed her condition, and the Provo Fire Department assessed her, advising her to hydrate and rest.

Suspicious
A police officer responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle, a grey Jeep, parked under the overhang at the southeast corner of the Marriott Center. Upon arrival, the officer discovered the vehicle belonged to a contractor working on the building's air handling system. The individual had a contractor keycard for identification and was recognized by the officer from a prior call.

Information
A courtesy report was filed in Provo City near BYU campus after a third-party caller observed an unidentified person "painting" on the sidewalk across from the MTC. The officer responded and saw partially obscured chalk writing that read "I love Elder...", which was visible from the MTC windows. The chalk was partially washed away by a passing sweeper and sprinklers in the area. The subject was not present at the time and could not be located. No further action was taken.

Citizen Contact
Report of possible Title 9 no contact order between two students. The information was passed on to our victim's advocate for follow up.

Accident
A BYU officer responded to Lot 37 regarding a hit-and-run incident. The reporting party stated she parked her vehicle at 1400 hours and returned at 1900 hours to find damage to the passenger front panel. Despite reviewing camera footage with dispatch, no cameras captured the vehicle. The vehicle was parked on the west side of Lot 37.

Welfare Check
A search was conducted in the area for a white male in his thirties with red hair, wearing a white baseball jersey, jeans, and a white hat. He was reported to be stopping girls to ask them questions. The complainants requested a welfare check but provided limited information before leaving the area. The male was not located during the search, and no further complaints were received. Camera footage showed the male contacting both males and females, though the purpose of his approach remains unknown.

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Welfare Check
A student's mother, initially worried after being unable to reach her diabetic son living in Heritage Halls, contacted BYU Police. However, before officers arrived, she was able to get in touch with her son and confirmed that he was safe.

Fire Alarm
Officer responded to a fire alarm at Heritage Halls Building 2 on BYU campus. Upon arrival, they met with a fire tech who confirmed there was no fire, and the alarm was triggered by an electrical circuit melting plastic. The tech will follow up further, and the officer cleared the call.

Lost Property
A culinary worker doing a key audit at the football stadium reported that two keys were missing. The keys are 8518-16 and 4727-37. A report was taken so the keys could be replaced.

Theft
A complainant reported that they had left their iPad in the Engineering Building on BYU campus. After returning to retrieve it, the device was missing. The iPad was observed to have moved around campus for a couple of weeks before its recent ping indicated an address in Provo. Due to the densely populated area and the unreliable nature of Apple device pings, the item has not yet been located. The case has been listed as stolen.

Duress Alarm
A staff employee in the student dean's office of the WSC reported that they accidentally depressed the duress alarm. An officer responded and reset the alarm.

Property Damage
A student reported that while parked in Lot 59, another vehicle parked nearby and opened its passenger door into her car, causing damage. She was unable to make contact with the other driver at the scene but took a photo of the license plate. Follow-up action will be taken.

Trespassing
Officer was responding to a call at the MPS for juveniles trespassing when they were canceled. MPS security had delt with the individuals and did not need Police assistance.

Fire Alarm
On April 18, 2026, at approximately 2234 hours, BYU officers responded to the MTC following a fire alarm. MTC security reported that popcorn had been burnt and requested the officers to reset the alarm. A Fire Technician arrived and confirmed that all alarms had been cleared.

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Duress Alarm
BYU Police responded to the Hinkley Center for a duress alarm. Upon arrival, staff advised that it was just a test to see how quickly police would respond if the duress alarm was pressed. The duress alarm was reset and the staff was educated about the use of duress alarms.

Accident
A police officer responded to a delayed report of property damage to a vehicle. The reporting party believed their vehicle was damaged while parked in Lot 3 between the Wilkinson Center and Fine Arts Building, sometime between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM on April 14, 2026. The complainant was unsure if the damage occurred while parked but stated they did not notice any prior damage. The officer documented the report, checked for camera footage, and provided the complainant with a case number for reference.

Animal Problem
A police officer was dispatched to address a report of a possible injured deer near the McDonald Building. Upon arrival, the officer was unable to locate any injured wildlife. While on scene, another individual reported seeing a slow-moving, possibly injured deer in the area. The Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) was contacted to handle the situation.

Welfare Check
During a snowstorm at Wymount Terrace near Building 11E, an officer responded to a report of an individual sleeping on the grass in a sleeping bag. Upon contact, it was revealed that the person was a student participating in a class project, which required them to sleep outside for an hour.

Theft
Two males waited in line at the creamery for approximately twenty-five minutes before leaving without paying for their ice cream. Despite efforts to identify them, they remain unidentified.

Accident
A police officer made phone contact with an individual regarding a possible hit-and-run accident. The case will be further investigated by reviewing video footage to determine if the crash was captured and to facilitate follow-up actions.

Found Property
A custodial crew discovered a wallet in the building approximately a week ago. Since the owner never inquired about it, the wallet was turned over to the police. After leaving messages on the owner’s phone, the individual picked up their wallet the following day.

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Unsecured Door
Officers responded to the McKay Building after security reported an unlocked door, which they couldn't lock due to not having a key. Officer secured and locked the door to ensure safety.

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm
Officers responded to a carbon monoxide alarm at Wyview Park after residents forgot to turn off the oven following baking. The apartment was safely cleared by Provo Fire, and the alarm was reset.

Accident
A male student riding his electric scooter along the sidewalks between the Harold B. Lee Library and the Herald R. Clark Building lost control and crashed onto the sidewalk. He sustained a head injury with bleeding on his right temple. A fellow student assisted him into the library’s atrium, where Provo Fire EMS treated him. The student declined ambulance transport and was instead driven to the hospital by a private vehicle.

Medical
A student reported feeling a pop in their knee while in Room 144 at the Richards Building and requested medical assistance. An officer responded to the call, but upon arrival, medical personnel had already assessed the student and determined there was no injury.

Medical – Y Trail
A 12-year-old girl hiking the Y Trail fell and sustained scratches on her legs. She was reported to be fainting and had passed out. The Provo Fire Department responded with their side-by-side vehicle, reached the scene, and assisted in picking up the girl and her mother. The mother declined ambulance transport, and no further injuries were reported.

Welfare Check
A man with Down syndrome was found wandering and appears to have been lost near the Wymount Terrace apartments. Officers responded to the scene, but before their arrival, the man's family arrived and took him home, leaving the area.

Suspicious Circumstance
A report was received regarding suspicious circumstances at the third-floor bathroom of the Clyde Building. The complainant noted blue tape on the bathroom doors, which appeared unofficial as it was not yellow tape, and observed a handwritten note stating, "bathroom closed, do not use." The complainant also mentioned a musty odor. Upon inspection, officers found the tape warning not to use the bathroom, but did not detect any musty smell, and patrons were observed using the facilities. No suspicious activity or items were identified during the check.

Disturbance
A report was received about a suspicious male in the area above the Botany Pond near the emergency phone. The complainant described the individual as wearing all black clothing with tattoos on his hands and stated he was swearing at them and telling them not to look at him. No other threats or actions were observed. The area was thoroughly checked, but no one matching the description was found, and nothing else suspicious was identified.

Welfare Check
A police officer was dispatched to check on a complainant whose roommate had missed her scheduled return from the hot springs. The officer contacted a Utah County Deputy already at the scene, who confirmed seeing the student walking toward her car. The student later called to reassure the officer that she was safe and explained that her trip had taken longer than expected. The officer then updated the complainant on the situation.

Suspicious
A police officer responded to Lot 37 regarding a suspicious vehicle with its rear passenger door open. Upon arrival, the officer closed the door and noted the vehicle was unlocked. The registered owner confirmed that one of the occupants had forgotten to close the door and later sent her husband to lock the vehicle.

Traffic Stop
An officer observed a dirt bike performing a wheelie while driving south on 900 E at East Campus Dr after a red light turned green. The officer stopped the vehicle, and the driver admitted to being "just being stupid." It was found that the driver had been warned by a Provo Officer for performing a wheelie in January 2026. The driver was cited for the wheelie, and the dirt bike was impounded. Don Shelley Towing arrived and took possession of the vehicle.

Suspicious Person
A male, approximately 30 years old, bald, and dressed in all black, was observed at Wyview Park Building #8, inspecting bikes in the racks and checking for unlocked ones. He was last seen riding a black and orange bike away from the scene. It is unclear whether he took the bike from the racks or arrived on it beforehand. Despite searching Wyview Park and the surrounding areas, the subject was not located.

Citizen Contact
An adult male found a note on his car in a campus parking lot, suggesting it may have been hit. An officer was contacted and advised him to reach out to the note's author using the phone number provided. Instructions were given for exchanging insurance information to resolve the incident.

Fraud
A report was received regarding a potential scam involving ticket sales and trades via GroupMe. The complainant was contacted by phone, and further investigation will be conducted as more information is gathered.

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Property Damage
A vehicle parked in the lot north of the Monte L. Bean Museum was damaged by a moving cart. Video footage led to the identification of a suspect vehicle and its driver, who admitted to accidentally causing the damage. Contact information was exchanged to coordinate repairs.

Suspicious
Officers responded to a suspicious person report at the JRCB. Upon arrival, a staff member was already speaking with a male outside the west doors, identified as a former high school classmate. The male was advised by staff and officers that he could not return to campus and was required to leave.

Robbery Alarm
A robbery/duress alarm was reported from the front desk at the BYU Laundry Building. Upon investigation, it was discovered that the alarm buttons had not been pressed, and the cause of the trigger was unknown. A request was made through dispatch for security personnel to inspect the system for potential faults.

Citizen Contact
A student came to the front desk wanting to speak with an officer. An interview was conducted and the student stated they were sexually assaulted by another student two years ago. The incident happened off campus in Provo. The BYU Victim's Advocate was contacted and will assist the student in making a report to Provo Police.

Medical
A male soccer player injured his shoulder during indoor practice, describing the sensation as a dislocation. Provo medical personnel examined him and applied a shoulder sling. He declined ambulance transport and instead arranged for friends to take him to the emergency room for further evaluation.

Theft
An officer was dispatched to investigate a delayed theft of an electric scooter from a bicycle rack west of Wyview Park Building 4. The complainant reported that the scooter, described as large and non-folding, was stolen during this period. The lock securing the scooter had been cut, and was left at the scene. Additionally, two other locks at the same rack were found cut, suggesting a targeted theft. The owner was unable to identify the make, model, or serial number of the stolen scooter.

Welfare Check
An officer was dispatched to the ITB in response to a report of a transient male staring at the building. The complainant requested a welfare check. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the individual, who stated he was passing through and did not need assistance. The male left the area shortly after, and the officer observed no suspicious or criminal activity at the scene.

Traffic Stop
A police officer observed a scooter traveling southbound on Canyon Ave at Helaman Dr without a headlight. The officer stopped the vehicle and noted the license plate's expiration sticker from 2009. The driver admitted the headlight was out and had temporarily attached a camping headlight to the scooter. The driver also revealed he had never registered the scooter, which he had owned for over two months, and that it was uninsured. During a records check, the officer discovered the driver lacked a motorcycle endorsement and had previously been warned for similar violations a few months earlier. The officer issued citations for no headlight and no insurance and issued warnings for no registration and no motorcycle endorsement. The driver stated he planned to call a friend to help load the scooter into a truck.

Trespassing
Officers responded to B 66 after security reported students remaining in the building after hours without access. Upon arrival, they found several students in the ceramic work area, who explained that security had asked them to leave but allowed them to stay until they finished and cleaned up their projects for finals. The students completed their cleanup, and the building was subsequently secured.

Suspicious
A police officer responded to the Talmadge Building after a non-student female was found inside after hours. The woman explained she was seeking a quiet space to finish her paperwork due to a noisy house. She agreed to leave, quickly packed her belongings, and was escorted out of the building peacefully.

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Extortion – Fraud
BYU Police responded to a report involving repeated text messages from an unknown suspect attempting to extort money from the complainant. The suspect claimed the complainant owed money for unpaid escort services, sent a childhood address, and threatened violence. Although the complainant did not respond to the messages or calls, he expressed concern for his family's safety and requested a police report for documentation.

Lost Property
The Assistant Business Manager at the Bean Life Science Museum reported missing keys, noting they were lost long before her tenure began over a year ago. She indicated that no one has called to report the loss until now and has no information on how or when the keys went missing or who last had them. She was provided with a case number and will follow up if she obtains any additional details.

Lost Property
A report was received regarding a lost key from the business building, last seen a few weeks ago. Despite active search efforts by the caller, the key has not been located. An officer provided a case number and documented the loss in accordance with the replacement policy.

Accident
Upon arriving at the scene of an accident involving two vehicles, a Ford and a Jeep, the officer observed both parties present. The damage was minimal, with no airbags deployed and no injuries reported. The officer advised the involved parties to file their reports online.

Welfare Check
A concerned citizen reported to BYU Police that a male was sitting on a railing over a ledge at the Marriott Center. An officer responded, spoke with the man, and confirmed he was not in crisis, simply enjoying the sunset. After a friendly conversation, the man stepped down and left peacefully, with no incident occurring.

Found Property
A BYU officer recovered a vehicle key fob from the Smith Field House after a large event. The employee at the site reported no one had reported losing a key fob. The officer notified dispatch in case of a call and repeatedly checked the area for any vehicle alarms but found no vehicles. Ultimately, the key fob was taken to the Wilkinson Student Center lost and found.

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Trespassing
Officers observe several people on the Richards Building field playing soccer. The gates were locked and the subjects were identified and asked to leave.

Harassment
A police officer returned a call to a complainant reporting potential electronic harassment. The complainant stated that her phone number was featured in a Reddit post and that she had received strange emails and texts. She suspects her ex-boyfriend may be responsible, but efforts to contact him have so far been unsuccessful. The investigation is ongoing.

Information
BYU Police were dispatched to the Y trailhead after people observed a group who appeared to be selling food in the area. Upon arrival, officers found that the group was a BYU class who were celebrating the end of the year. No food was being sold.

Trespassing
BYU Police spoke with a large group of people, who were trespassing on the RB field, after observing multiple climb over the fence into the area. Officers educated the individuals regarding trespassing and BYU policy. The individuals left without further issue.

Medical
An Officer responded to Heritage Halls where a student reported he had passed out earlier while donating plasma and was still feeling faint. Provo Fire responded and cleared him medically and assisted him into his apartment in Heritage Building 8.

Trespassing
Officers responded to the RB field regarding trespassing. Upon arrival, they located six individuals who had hopped the fence to access the field. The officers identified all parties and issued them trespass warnings. The individuals acknowledged understanding that they could be cited if they returned to the field while it was closed.

Duress Alarm
A police officer responded to the CONE following a duress alarm report. Dispatch informed that the camera showed nothing unusual and an employee was seen tampering with the alarm button. Upon arrival, the officer confirmed the alarm was triggered in error and it was reset.

Theft
Officers responded to a report of a stolen electric scooter at the bike rack between Heritage Buildings 2 and 3. The video footage showed the suspect arriving on a scooter and stealing another scooter, which was later recovered and placed in the Police Bike Shed as found property. The suspect has not yet been identified. Photos of the stolen scooter, the found scooter, and the suspect were added to the case file, and video of the incident was requested. The case is under investigation.

Theft
While monitoring video surveillance for another case, an officer observed a male suspect conceal several items on his person without paying before leaving the building. The suspect is currently unknown, and the officer was unable to communicate with CONE staff to determine which specific items were stolen.

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