Police Beat • 01/21/2025 Skip to main content

Police Beat • 01/21/2025

Theft
The bicycle is missing from the bike rack area of the Life Science Building. A caller reported that a bike was parked there several weeks ago. The officer documented the incident and is awaiting further information from the caller regarding the serial number, model number, etc. A review of the surveillance footage is in progress, and the case is under investigation.

Theft
An officer responded to the Physical Facilities North Building for a report of a missing piece of equipment. The officer met with the complainants, and an investigation is underway. The missing equipment is a new furnace that was pre-assembled and ready for installation. The case has been referred to investigators.

Accident
An officer was dispatched to Lot #2 regarding a traffic accident. The officer contacted the complainant, who advised that she hit a vehicle that was parked and unoccupied while trying to park. The necessary information was gathered for both vehicles, and a driver's exchange form was completed and sent to both vehicle owners.

Accident
An officer was asked to contact the complainant regarding a delayed accident in Lot #5. In speaking with the complainant, she reported that her vehicle had been hit and that a note was left. The complainant explained that she had been in contact with the other party, but they had yet to provide their insurance information, and she wanted to know her options. The officer addressed the complainant’s questions. At this point, the complainant plans to continue trying to obtain the information from the other party involved and will call back if police assistance is needed.

Robbery – Alarm
Officers responded to a report of a robbery alarm at the Creamery on Ninth Street. They set up a perimeter and contacted employees, who confirmed that it was a false alarm. A new employee was unaware of the purpose of the panic alarm button. The manager was informed to provide training for new employees regarding the alarm button.

Fire – Alarm
Officers and Provo Fire were dispatched to the West Campus for a report of a fire alarm/chemical spill. Provo Fire determined that, due to the amount and nature of the material, custodians could clean it up with no special precautions. BYU Risk Management and the BYU Building Care supervisor were notified of the incident.

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