Police Beat

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Accident
A BYU-owned vehicle backed into a parked car in parking lot 39 on the west side of the RB building. The owner of the other vehicle was identified and provided with BYU Risk Management contact information to facilitate the repair process.

Theft
A theft delay has been reported involving cash taken from a wallet left inside a cubby on the 2nd floor of the SFH gym. No suspects have been identified at this time. An officer will review surveillance footage to assist in locating the suspect. The investigation remains ongoing.

Theft
A complainant reported a stolen bike, which was parked at the bike racks on the southeast corner of LES. No suspect information is available at this time. The case has been referred to Investigations for further follow-up.

Theft
A BYU officer responded by phone to a delayed bicycle theft report. The complainant, uncertain of where he left the bike, believed it might have been on the south side of the WSC, but lacked a photo or serial number. The officer reviewed nearby surveillance footage from the relevant time frame and checked the impound yard, but no matching bike was found.

Medical
A BYU officer responded to the RB regarding a patient who dove into the pool and hit their nose with their knee. The patient was checked by BYU EMS and Provo Fire, and although not transported, they continued to experience minor nosebleed. The patient was advised to use a private vehicle to seek further care if bleeding persisted after leaving the RB.

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Information
Officers were contacted about a delayed hit and run from this morning in Lot 37. After reviewing video, it was determined that the damage happened before they arrived on campus.

Citizen Contact
EMS had a walk-in patient at the WSC who asked to have their blood pressure checked. A case number was pulled, but no officer response was needed.

Welfare Check
Officers responded to the Engineering Building following a report of an elderly female who appeared to be lost and possibly schizophrenic. Upon arrival, the building and surrounding area were thoroughly checked, but no contact with the individual was made, and the scene was cleared.

Information
A complainant reported to the police regarding a student who had recently been arrested on a felony charge of false identification. The complainant also believed the student might have a rifle in their dorm room, based on pictures of the student with the weapon; however, they had not seen the rifle in person. The complainant clarified that no threats had been made or implied and simply wanted law enforcement to be aware of the situation. The case was documented and forwarded to Investigations for further information.

Criminal Mischief
A delayed report was received regarding an incident of criminal mischief at Helaman Halls. The complainant stated that she parked her vehicle near the volleyball courts on February 19, 2026. When she returned around 0930 hours, she found that someone had poured maple syrup on her vehicle. The case is under investigation.

Suspicious
A police officer responded to the old BYU Creamery after reports of a male individual present on the construction site possibly trying to commit a theft. The officer located and contacted the male, who was later identified through his Utah Identification Card. A records check revealed no prior incidents or warrants associated with the individual. The suspect explained that he was seeking to retrieve copper from a junk pile on the site. The officer advised him to leave the construction area and warned that if he returned, he would face charges of trespassing.

Accident – Hit and Run
Officers responded via phone to a late report of a hit-and-run incident that took place earlier in the day in lot 37. The complainant’s unoccupied vehicle was struck by another vehicle. A witness left a note with the suspect vehicle’s license plate. The driver of the suspect vehicle was contacted by phone and admitted not knowing what to do after the collision, citing a late arrival to class. They provided their information, which was relayed to the complainant and a report was filed.

Medical
A BYU EMS officer and Provo Medics responded to the Cannon Center after a student employee lost consciousness, fell, and bumped their head. The medical team assessed and treated the head injury, but the patient refused further care and decided to remain at the Cannon Center with their supervisor.

Welfare Check
Officers responded to a report of an individual experiencing mental health issues and expressing suicidal thoughts. Contact was made with the subject, who was studying at the library with a coworker. The officer remained with the subject, who stated they had no immediate plan to harm themselves and was adjusting to changes in medication. The subject was provided a ride to their residence to be with roommates. They declined further assistance but were informed of available counseling resources if needed.

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Lost Property
A report was received from a worker regarding a lost key associated with the WSC. The worker stated that they are unable to locate their key, which was last seen nearly three months ago. It is believed that the key may have been lost during transportation to SLC in December 2025. There are no witnesses or evidence related to the incident.

Sick Person
A student was injured in the Crabtree Building, Room 150, after accidentally cutting his leg with a utility knife. According to the student, he was sitting cross-legged in a chair and cutting an item when the knife slipped, causing the injury. The BYU Police Department and BYU EMS responded to the scene, provided medical assessment, and the student was later transported to the student health center by his employer for further care.

Accident
During snow removal operations in Lot 43 at WYview Park, Vehicle #1 was engaged in clearing snow when the driver accidentally came too close to a parked vehicle. As a result, Vehicle #1 clipped the left rear side of Vehicle #2. A report was filed.

Property Damage
A report was filed regarding property damage to a vehicle in Lot 45. The caller stated that university property was knocked over onto her parked, unoccupied vehicle. Officers responded to the scene, documented the incident, and advised the caller to contact her insurance company and risk management for further assistance.

Suspicious
The BYU Police Department received a delayed report of a suspicious person at the WCCB. Upon arrival, an officer spoke with the caller, who explained that the report was made about an hour after the incident. The caller noted that during this time, she had walked through the building multiple times but did not locate the individual. She also mentioned that a student had seen someone changing in a classroom, but the individual has not been seen since. The officer conducted a thorough walkthrough of the entire building but was unable to locate anyone matching the description.

Medical
BYU officers responded to Lot 16 after being dispatched to assist a patient with a suspected dislocated leg. Provo Fire and BYU EMS arrived on scene, providing medical care and transporting the patient to UVH for further treatment. Additionally, an officer met with a family member and handed over the patient's belongings.

Found Property
A custodial staff member found a wallet at the SFH. BYU dispatch successfully contacted the owner, who was living off campus and unable to retrieve the wallet at that time. A BYU officer responded to the scene and collected the wallet. The owner was advised to pick up their wallet the following day at the BYU Police Department in the JKB.

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Found Property
A police officer responded to the Smith Field House for a found property report. The officer collected a wallet from the custodian’s office and left a voicemail and text message for the owner, informing them the wallet was at the station. Although initial contact was unsuccessful, the owner later called back, and the wallet was successfully returned.

Unsecured Building
During an extra patrol, an officer discovered an exterior door at the West Campus building left unlocked. The door on the Southeast corner near the auditorium was found with its push bar set to lock open, and the pull handle was broken off and, on the ground, outside. Security keys with the correct Allen wrench to secure the door were in dispatch, which was notified to submit a repair order for the broken handle

Medical
Police and fire officers responded to a medical emergency after a 14-month-old baby was accidentally hit on the head when the complainant tripped in the dark while getting the baby up. EMTs examined both the baby and the complainant, finding no injuries requiring further medical attention. The complainant was advised to call back if the baby's condition changed.

Welfare Check
Officers responded to the LSB on a complaint of a transient male on the 4th floor. Contact was made with services offered, and the male proceeded on his way.

Agency Assist
Officers responded to a report from BYU's security department regarding a potentially stolen vehicle in the parking structure north of the Tanner Building. An officer confirmed with Metro Dispatch that the vehicle was listed as stolen on NCIC but verified that the owner, who had parked the vehicle on campus a month ago, had simply forgotten. Notifications have been sent to the owner to reclaim the vehicle and to have the theft listing cleared.

Medical
BYU Police were dispatched to the JKB after a student rolled her ankle. EMS evaluated and cleared the patient, but she requested to be transported to the SHC. An officer transported here to that location.

Theft
A police officer returned a call to the complainant regarding his stolen bike. The complainant reported parking his bike near the Harmon Building on BYU campus. Upon returning, he discovered the bike was missing. An unknown suspect had taken the bike and traveled east from campus into a nearby Provo neighborhood.

Theft
Officers responded to the Richards Building regarding a theft from the swim team's locker room during a high school swim meet. The victim reported that his wallet, phone, AirPods, and shoes were stolen. Although high school students had accessed the locker room, it remains unclear if they were involved. Using the “Find My” app, the victim tracked his phone near the pool, but officers found nothing during a search. No suspect information is available at this time, and officers advised the victim to stay in contact if the phone’s location changes.

Found Property
An officer responded to the Smith Field House after a building care employee found a man's wallet following a volleyball game. The officer contacted the wallet's owner, who lives out of town, and was informed he will return to campus tomorrow to retrieve it from the police station.

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Unsecured Door
Officer observed an open door at the HFAC. Officer went and walked through the building and found no one present. Officer was unable to secure the door but was able to get the door closed because it was being held open by air pressure.

Information
A security plan and operations were submitted for President Dallin H. Oaks visit to campus. Officers were assigned various tasks and duties in preparation for his visit. Additional officers were scheduled to work.

Sick Person
A student experiencing dizziness and possible chest pain was evaluated by the BYU police and Provo fire departments after visiting the BYU EMS office. Following assessment, it was determined to be non-life-threatening. The officer then provided the student with a ride back to her apartment at Heritage Halls. No further incident occurred.

Civil Problem
A civil dispute arose between an Uber driver and a passenger after the passenger refused to exit the vehicle. When officers arrived, the passenger agreed to leave but appeared visibly upset. She was then provided a ride to her destination, and no further issues occurred.

Accident
A police officer was involved in a minor backing accident in Lot #1 while attempting to turn around, resulting in a collision with a parked vehicle. An accident report was filed, digital photos were taken, and Risk Management was notified. The officer also completed the necessary accident form for documentation.

Citizen Contact
A BYU police officer responded to a report of damage to a woman's car, which was keyed on the driver's side sometime between 10 a.m. and noon while she was at the devotional. Surveillance footage from the MTC T4 building confirmed that the damage did not occur in the parking lot, and the complainant was informed of the officer's findings.

Citizen Contact
A citizen contacted the police department to inquire about campus reporting procedures and victim advocacy services. Officer responded via phone call, provided guidance, and offered assistance.

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Medical
Officers and Provo Fire responded to HLCH for a medical incident involving a patient who was shocked while unplugging a keyboard a few hours earlier. The patient complained of a headache but was medically cleared and not transported. They reported touching the metal prongs of the plug, which were stuck, and noted there was no exposed wire or electrical malfunction.

Unconscious
An officer assisted a student who was experiencing nausea and had passed out multiple times, hitting their head each time and causing pain. Medical staff from Provo Medical evaluated the student and found no immediate concerns but recommended further evaluation. The student decided to wait until the clinic opened in the morning to be seen.

Medical
A student near the LSB fell and twisted her ankle. BYU police and EMS responded to the scene, and after assessment, the officer provided her with a ride back to her apartment at Heritage 6. EMS advised her to seek medical attention at the student health center if the pain continued.

Juvenile Problem
Two juveniles found truant from Centennial Jr. High were spotted hanging out at the Museum of Culture and People on BYU Campus. An officer contacted and identified them, issued a warning about their truancy, and later notified their mother and the School Resource Officer.

Suspicious
A vehicle was reported to be running and parked in the front row of the Harmon building. The complainant was unsure if anyone was inside the vehicle. The area was checked, but the vehicle could not be located.

Accident
Officers responded to a possible hit-and-run in Lot 4. Upon contact, both parties were cooperative, and driver exchange information was completed. The incident was determined to be a non-reportable accident.

Accident
Yesterday morning in Lot 45, a collision occurred between two vehicles. One was traveling southbound when it collided with another vehicle that had entered an aisle, resulting in moderate damage to both vehicles. The drivers exchanged information at the scene; however, due to conflicting accounts of the incident, a formal report has been requested for further investigation.

Suspicious
Officers responded to the southeast side of the Marriott Center (MC) after a group of students had set up tents to camp overnight in line for the BYU devotional the next morning. Upon contact, the students, who were already cold and prepared to return to their apartments, were advised accordingly.

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