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Police Beat • 01/24/2026

Suspicious
BYU Police responded to Helaman Halls following a report of a male walking with a young child who appeared suspicious. After patrolling the area and speaking with several students, officers did not find anyone matching the description or observe anything suspicious.

Theft
A complainant left a green tote bag containing blue jeans and $300 worth of makeup in the Cougar Eats area this evening. When they returned to retrieve it, the bag was missing. Video surveillance captured an individual taking the bag and leaving the building. The suspect has not yet been identified. The case has been referred to Investigations.

Drugs
An officer was dispatched to the CONE regarding a baggie containing suspicious pills. The supervisor reported that the bag was discovered after 1:00 PM and was unsure of who left it. The officer identified the pills as Xanax and MDMA and later booked them into evidence at the BYU Police Department for destruction.

Found Property
BYU Police were notified that a wallet had been found at the SFH. An officer responded and retrieved the wallet but was unable to initially get in contact with the student. The wallet was taken to the WSC lost and found and later returned to the owner.

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