Found Property An officer was given a lost wallet that was found after a BYU basketball game. The officer was able to contact the owner, who had their nephew come to pick up the wallet. The officer confirmed the identity of the nephew and gave them the wallet.
Accident – Property Damage An officer responded to Lot 16 for a traffic accident on private property that occurred when two vehicles merged into the same lane of travel while exiting the lot. A truck was already waiting in the exit lane when a sedan left its parking spot, drove around the truck, and struck a Volkswagen beetle already waiting in line. There is camera footage of the accident.
Medical Officers received a medical call related to a previous accident case. The driver had been assessed and released by BYU EMS, and they requested to meet with the medics a second time for further evaluation. The patient was assessed again and released to their parent without incident.
Accident – Property Damage A vehicle was driving eastbound on Cougar Blvd approaching the intersection at 450 E. while another vehicle approached the intersection driving westbound. The second vehicle made front passenger-side contact with the first vehicle. The driver of the second vehicle stated that the intersection was yellow as they entered it and that the other vehicle turned left in front of them. The driver of the first vehicle stated that they also entered the intersection while the light was yellow. The first vehicle had three passengers within the vehicle. The drivers of both vehicles and one passenger were evaluated by BYU EMS, and no one was transported for further medical treatment. Both vehicles were towed since they were disabled. Bodycam footage and intersection footage will be added to the files of this case.
Theft- Bicycle Tires A complainant reported that their bicycle tires were stolen off their bike while it was parked at the bike rack near Merrill Hall. The tires were taken within 10 days of the report and a cable-style lock had been cut to get them off. There is no suspect information at this time.
Accident – Property Damage A student reported a hit-and-run accident in Lot 37. On Thursday, January 11, the student parked their car in Lot 37 between 8 AM and 11 AM. The student returned to their car and found damage to the left rear passenger door and fender. No note was left.
Theft- Shoplifting An officer was dispatched to the Creamery on Ninth to take a theft report. Employees of the Creamery reported that an older individual left the store without paying for a bag full of grocery items. They were described as Caucasian with blonde hair and wearing a dark-colored coat and dark-colored pants. Employees described the vehicle as possibly a 1990s blue-colored smaller model truck, with a blue shell on the bed of the truck. The BYU Dispatch Center found surveillance footage of the gentleman walking through the Creamery and leaving without paying for items. In addition, the Dispatch Center found that the gentleman drove a small Chevy truck (possibly a S10) north on 900 East before walking into the Creamery and left in the same vehicle, driving north on 900 East. Dispatch checked to see if the vehicle’s license plate was caught on the license plate reader on 900 East. The vehicle was seen on surveillance driving on 900 East through two intersections, but the license plate was not visible and did not register on the license plate reader.
Accident – Property Damage An officer responded to a minor accident in Lot 37. The officer facilitated the exchange of driver information between both parties. The accident was documented by the officer.
Property Damage An officer was dispatched to the delivery dock on the east side of the Wilkinson Student Center to take an accident report involving a vehicle and a stop sign. While on scene, a Sysco transportation supervisor stated that one of their drivers was backing a semi-truck into the delivery dock and parking lot when they accidentally struck a stop sign. The supervisor stated the Sysco vehicle was not damaged in the incident. Photos of the damage were taken and attached electronically to this report. The officer spoke with the driver by phone. They confirmed they accidentally backed into a stop sign near the entrance of the parking lot. BYU Risk Management and Grounds Departments were informed of the damage to the stop sign.
Theft- Parking Sign MTC Security reported that a custom-made parking sign was stolen outside building four along the parking turnout on 900 East. An individual pulled into the turnout in a gray hatchback at 4 AM on Saturday, 1/13/24, and took the sign.
Accident – Property Damage An officer responded to a minor accident in Lot #45. A vehicle failed to yield to another vehicle. Both drivers exchanged insurance and driver information. The officer documented the information.
