Attempted Theft by Deception BYU police received a report of a possible scam in which the scammer had called the parents of a BYU student, stated that the student had been arrested, and demanded money. BYU police were informed that the scammers were using the identity of a current BYU police officer. An officer attempted to call the phone number multiple times but has been unable to get in contact with the scammer. No money or personal information was given to the scammer. The phone number was run through the TLO system but returned no results. This information will be provided to detectives for further follow-up.
Traffic Offense BYU police took a report of a traffic offense. A student was riding his bike on South Campus Drive and felt that a vehicle passed him too closely. Dispatch found footage of the incident; however, it only provides a small portion of the situation. The footage appears to show a vehicle passing a bicyclist, but the proximity and other details remain unknown. At the time of the incident, the vehicle appeared to be driving at the speed limit. This case will be closed unless further information is provided.
Suspicious A caller reported finding a lone bullet on the ground near a construction site. The officer responded, gathered the bullet, and disposed of it. There was no further indication of criminal or suspicious activity.
Accident An officer responded to a traffic accident in parking lot #59. The officer contacted the complainant, who advised that he had pulled out of his parking stall too sharply, causing his rear tire to hit the front end of the vehicle parked next to him and resulting in the bumper falling off. The necessary information was gathered, and an accident report was completed.
Found Property An officer responded to the Smith Field House on a found wallet. The officer located a phone number for the owner and called and texted messages with no response. Officers will drop off at lost and found tomorrow if no response.
Medical An officer from campus police and BYU EMS were dispatched to the Benson Building in response to a report of a student with a cut finger. Upon arrival, BYU EMS treated the student on-site. The student did not request any further treatment and returned to class.
Welfare Check An officer was dispatched for a welfare check on a student whose parents had not been contacted for a day, and the student was not returning phone calls. The officer contacted the student's roommate, who called the student, allowing the officer to speak with her and confirm that she was fine. The student then contacted the parent.
