Police Beat

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Chest Pain
Officers and Provo firefighters responded to Wyview Park to assist a person who was experiencing chest pain. Medics evaluated the individual and determined they did not need to go to the hospital.

Unconscious Infant
BYU Police and Provo Firefighters were called to the Riviera Apartments after receiving a report that a three-week-old baby was unconscious. When the responders arrived, they found the baby awake, crying, and breathing normally. The parents were advised to take the baby to the hospital as a precaution.

Trespassing
An officer discovered a group of people on the RB field, despite the fact that the gates were closed and locked. The group admitted they had climbed the fence and understood they were trespassing. They left the area and were advised not to jump fences in the future.

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Welfare Check
Officers responded to a report of a male lying on a staircase, in a public area, who appeared to have his hands down his pants. Officers searched the area but did not locate anyone matching the description. Security footage later showed that the report had been delayed by approximately 15–20 minutes and that the individual had already left before officers arrived.

Violated Door Alarm
A door alarm was triggered at the Student Athlete Building. When officers arrived, both doors were found secured, and nothing appeared disturbed or suspicious. No people were found anywhere in the area.

Fire Alarm
A fire alarm activated at the Lavell Edwards Stadium. As officers arrived, they were notified that the alarm was part of scheduled system testing.

Intrusion Alarm
An intrusion alarm was reported at a campus chemical management building. Officers spoke with a representative from risk management, who explained that employees had propped a door open, which triggered the door alarm.

Accident
A minor delayed traffic accident was reported in a parking lot. A driver accidentally struck a parked vehicle while pulling into a stall. Both vehicle owners met at the scene and exchanged information.

Duress Alarm
An officer responded to the Former President’s Home after a duress alarm was activated. Officers checked both alarm buttons and confirmed neither had been pressed. No issues were found at the location. There have been multiple false alarms with the devices in this building.

Harassment
A student reported ongoing harassment from an individual they had previously gone on a few dates with. The unwanted contact included text messages and other interactions, some of which occurred while the student was at work. The student requested that the male be instructed to stop contacting her and her friends. Officers contacted the male, who agreed to cease communication.

Alarm
Officers responded to a beam alarm in the tunnels. The area showed signs of recent work activity, but no workers were present at the time. It appeared the alarm was triggered as construction workers were leaving for the day.

Seizure
Officers and Provo Fire/EMS personnel responded to a juvenile experiencing a seizure. The individual was assessed by medical staff, and the juvenile’s parents were notified. The juvenile declined transportation to the hospital and requested to stay for the remainder of the activity before being picked up by their parents.

Welfare Check
Officers responded to a welfare check of a student after a safe walk call randomly disconnected. As officers arrived at the last known location, the individual texted security to confirm they had reached their residence safely.

Traffic Offense
Officers investigated a report of a traffic offense in the JFSB underground parking garage. Upon arrival, they found three motorcycle riders taking pictures of their bikes inside the structure. No unsafe driving or traffic violations were observed. Officers spoke with the riders about safe riding practices and even activated their emergency lights so the group could capture a few photos.

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Medical
Officers responded to a report of an unconscious individual who had reportedly pricked his finger and may have fainted at the sight of blood. Prior to the call for service, the individual was conscious, alert, and able to communicate. Provo Fire/EMS arrived on scene, provided medical evaluation and assistance, and the individual was released at the scene.

Lockout
An officer responded to the TMCB tunnel doors to provide access for an authorized subcontractor. Access was granted, and the subcontractor advised they would secure the doors upon completing their work for the day.

Duress Alarm
An officer responded to the Wilkinson Student Center regarding a duress alarm in the Women’s Services Office. Upon contact, staff confirmed that no alarm had been intentionally activated and no issues were present. The officer checked the alarm buttons, which showed no signs of activation. No further action was necessary.

Medical
BYU EMS and an officer responded to the JFSB for an FSY participant who had lost consciousness. Provo Fire also responded and evaluated the individual. A counselor notified the participant’s parents. The individual was medically cleared and returned to normal activities.

Medical
Officers responded to a report of a juvenile FSY participant who had fainted, with pre-existing medical conditions identified as a contributing factor. Provo Fire evaluated the individual and cleared them without the need for transport. The participant was released back to FSY staff.

Medical
Officers responded to Cougar Field for a juvenile FSY participant who had reportedly fainted. Provo Fire evaluated the individual and released them at the scene without transport. The participant had experienced a similar medical issue earlier the same day and was subsequently arranged to be picked up and return home, discontinuing participation in FSY.

Lockout
An officer responded to the Wilkinson Student Center loading dock to assist contractors with access to the roof above the kitchen for vent cleaning. Access was granted, and documentation of the work order was obtained. Officers planned to return at 0400 hours to secure the area upon completion of the work.

Information
A report was received of a key missing from a vehicle lockbox in the Law Building parking lot involving a rental vehicle. The complainant believed the key may have been taken between the time the renter returned the vehicle and when the owner retrieved it. Review of security footage showed the vehicle was dropped off and remained undisturbed until the owner arrived.

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Fire Alarm – Bean Museum
Officers responded to a fire alarm report, conducted a thorough inspection of the building, and found no signs of fire or smoke. The alarm was acknowledged and silenced without incident.

Duress Alarm
A duress alarm was triggered at the Music Building ticket office in Room 2019. Officers responded promptly and discovered that an individual had pressed the alarm button unintentionally, unaware of its function. The alarm was determined to be false, and no further action was required.

Welfare Check – Possible Disorderly Conduct
A report was received about a suspicious male acting strangely and yelling near the west side of the Marriott Center. The individual was described as a white male wearing either a white or dark t-shirt and dark jeans. The area was thoroughly checked, but the subject was not found, and no further issues were reported.

Medical Assist
BYU officers responded to the Joseph Smith Building courtyard after an FSY participant passed out. They found her awake and talking with medical staff, who learned she has Crohn's disease and that passing out is not unusual for her. After a brief assessment, medical personnel released her to her FSY counselor.

Accident
A vehicle traveling through Lot 4 west of the Crabtree Building attempted to park but misjudged the space, causing its right front corner to strike the left rear corner of an unoccupied, legally parked vehicle. The driver of the first vehicle reported the collision to BYU Police, who arrived on scene to assess the situation. An accident report was filed.

Criminal Mischief – Vandalism Vending Machine
BYU Police responded to a vandalism report inside Merrill Hall at Helaman Halls. A BYU employee discovered that someone had jammed a door, causing damage to a vending machine and allowing the theft of multiple bottles of soda. No suspects have been identified at this time.

Fire Alarm
BYU Police responded to the JKB for a fire alarm. Officers searched the area, but found no flames or smoke anywhere in the building. BYU technicians were notified and advised that they were aware of the alarm and advised it was faulty and needed repair.

Robbery Alarm
BYU Police responded to a duress alarm at the CONE. Upon arrival, they confirmed no emergency was in progress, and inspection of the alarm buttons showed none had been pressed. This information has been relayed to dispatch for potential repairs or replacement of the alarm sensor.

Theft
A Phantomgogo brand scooter was stolen while parked at the bike racks at Miller Park. No suspects or additional details are available at this time.

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Alarm – SFH
Officer responded to a door alarm at the Smith Field House, specifically at the track door 28. After inspecting all nearby doors and verifying that none were open, the officer tested the doors by pushing on them. Dispatch later confirmed that repeatedly opening and closing the doors reset the alarm.

Information – Possible Disorderly Conduct
The BYU Police Department responded to a report questioning whether the phrase "Be proud of your white heritage" written on a whiteboard constituted hate speech. Officers spoke with the complainant at the JRCB and found no clear criminal act without further context about intent, target, or setting. It was later revealed that the statement was old, having been there since the previous week when a similar incident occurred, and had not been erased along with other comments.

Theft
A bicycle was reported stolen from the bike racks at the Taylor Building. There are no surveillance cameras covering the area, and no suspect information is available.

Juvenile Problem
A BYU Police incident report was initiated after an FSY counselor reported that a young male participant touched her thigh during the “For the Strength of Youth Conference.” The female counselor stated she did not feel threatened and chose not to pursue criminal action. This case is being documented for informational purposes only.

Medical Assist
A 15-year-old with a history of Crohn's disease was evaluated by Officer and Provo Fire after reporting back pain. Having been seen earlier this week by a Provo medic familiar with the patient, the responders assessed his vital signs as normal. After updating the mother, they decided not to transport him. Instead, the officer provided a ride for the juvenile and two adult counselors back to their dorm for the night.

Theft
A late report has been received regarding a scooter theft from the bike rack at Heritage 5. No suspect information is available at this time. The case remains under investigation.

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Property Damage
A BYU officer was dispatched to Parking Lot 52 after a tree fell overnight and landed on three vehicles. The officer contacted Grounds personnel, who responded to the scene and removed the tree from the damaged cars. The officer then notified each vehicle owner and provided them with a case number. Risk Management was also contacted regarding the incident.

Drugs
A delayed report was received regarding a suspicious odor detected the previous night at a Heritage dorm. The officer initially contacted FSY staff by phone, who advised that they had smelled what they believed to be a controlled substance in a dorm area the night before. Officers subsequently contacted staff and an FSY attendee to investigate the matter. The case is currently under investigation.

Welfare Check
Officers responded to HR #9 to perform a welfare check on a girl who appeared unresponsive or dazed. Upon arrival, no individuals matching the description were in the area. The officers conducted a thorough search inside Building 9 and patrolled the perimeter. Dispatch reviewed nearby surveillance cameras but did not identify anyone matching the description. The officer remained in the area for approximately one hour after clearing the call.

Welfare Check
A welfare check was requested for a juvenile male attending FSY after he reportedly sent concerning texts to a friend regarding his mental health. Officers located the subject on campus and confirmed he was in a stable mental state. The subject was then released to FSY staff, who later released him to a family member.

Carbon Monoxide Alarm
An officer was dispatched to Wymount Terrace in response to a possible Carbon Monoxide alarm. Upon arrival, the officer discovered an outdated alarm in the apartment emitting a malfunction alert. The officer noted that BYU Housing had previously been informed that these old units were to have been removed. The relevant authorities at BYU Housing were subsequently notified of the alarm.

Disturbance
A complaint was received regarding a group of individuals riding bicycles through the first floor of the JFSB. Officers located the group on South Campus Drive. The group was identified as a youth activity from a nearby ward. The leaders were contacted, and the group was asked to leave campus.

Traffic Stop
Officer observed a vehicle traveling northbound on University Ave from Cougar Blvd with a defective taillight and mismatched rear and front plates. The vehicle was stopped, and it was found that the front plate belonged to the previous owner. The driver admitted to not having insurance for the past month and disclosed that he had an active arrest warrant out of Provo. The officer issued a citation for no insurance, issued a warning regarding the taillight and the warrant.

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Criminal Mischief
Officers responded to a report of criminal mischief at the JRCB, where writings expressing opinions on immigration and current national issues were found on whiteboards. Custodians initially noticed the messages, but by the time officers arrived, the writings had been erased. Employees provided photos and a video documenting the incident, which were added to the case file. No suspects or cameras in the area have been identified.

Civil Problem
A law enforcement officer responded to the WSC regarding a civil issue involving a student and the ID Center. The student was asked to leave and inquired about the reason. The officer met with both parties, arranged a temporary resolution, and submitted a ticket to OIT for a long-term solution.

Laundry Theft
A police officer responded to a report of a possible laundry theft. After reviewing surveillance footage, the officer identified the suspect, whom the complainant recognized. The complainant confirmed she recovered her laundry and clarified that the incident was a case of mistaken identity.

Accident
An officer responded to Lot 20 after a vehicle reportedly hit a parking lot sign. The driver explained that he pulled through his parking space and turned too quickly, hitting the sign with the passenger door. No injuries were reported, and the damage was minimal—the sign broke at its base, and the vehicle sustained minor damage.

Theft
Officers responded to a theft report at the Wilkinson Student Center, where an unknown suspect stole a driver’s license, credit cards, and cash from a backpack left in a bathroom stall. The victim returned to find the items missing. Possible suspects were identified and interviewed. The case is under investigation.

Medical
An officer responded near the WSC to assist an FSY attendee feeling unwell. Provo paramedics evaluated her and advised her to visit urgent care, but her mother declined transportation. The attendee was ultimately left in the care of FSY staff.

Traffic Offense
A campus police officer responded to a delayed traffic report involving a motorcycle driving on campus sidewalks. BYU Security observed the motorcycle entering campus and noted that the rider appeared to be taking graduation pictures with it. Using License Plate Recognition (LPR), security identified the motorcycle's registered owner. The officer left a message for the owner to return the call for further investigation.

Theft
A student reported that their scooter was taken from the Heritage 5 bike rack sometime on Saturday night. The scooter was not secured to the rack. Security video will be reviewed for follow-up.

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Accident
A vehicle owner reported a hit-and-run incident via phone after discovering damage to their truck, which was parked in Lot 49 during the High School State Baseball Tournament. The damage was noticed this morning after the owner had parked the truck there the previous evening and returned home. No note was left at the scene, and no suspects have been identified. The officer is currently reviewing security camera footage to gather more information.

Accident
A BYU officer responded to a property damage accident at Lot 5. The officer photographed the scene, completed an accident report, and facilitated the exchange of information between the driver and the vehicle owner.

Accident
A police officer responded to Lot 49 after a minor traffic incident occurred. A Tesla driver was waiting in a parking stall for another Tesla to back out when the backing vehicle bumped into the waiting car, causing minor damage to both. The drivers exchanged information and left the scene. The incident was documented with collected information and a non-reported accident report filed.

Accident
Officers responded to a non-reportable property damage accident in Lot 5, where Vehicle 1 struck a parked vehicle. The parked vehicle, with license plate 26BY01147, had previously been hit in the same spot. The owner reported no new damage, and only minor damage was noted on Vehicle 1. Photos were taken and added to the case file.

Medical
During a FSY staff activity, an officer responded to an incident involving a dislocated knee. The injured staff member was transported to the hospital by a fellow staff member's personal vehicle.

Noise Complaint
An officer responded to a noise complaint in the grass area between the Maeser Building and the Testing Center, where a group affiliated with FSY was making loud noise near the Testing Center, potentially causing an interruption. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the event organizer, who acknowledged the complaint and agreed to reduce the music volume.

Medical
An officer responded to the southeast corner of the JFSB after an FSY staff member hit their head on the concrete while attempting a backflip. Provo Fire arrived on scene, assessed the individual, and determined that transport was not necessary.

Found Property
Officers responded to the Y Trailhead after a vehicle owner reported missing keys. The keys were found at the scene, and the owner was located upon returning to the parking lot. They were then reunited with their keys.

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