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Police Beat • 02/08/2024

Fire Alarm
An officer responded to the Benson Building on a fire alarm. The officer walked to the lower level, where the alarm panel indicated the smoke was detected. The officer did not detect any smoke or fire and silenced the alarm.

Medical
An officer responded to the WSC on a report of an individual who had fallen while roller-skating during an event, injuring their tailbone. BYU EMS responded and evaluated the patient. The patient opted to be transported to urgent care by a friend.

Theft
An officer responded to the theft of a purse from the third floor of the Tanner building. The victim left their purse on the floor while doing custodial work. An officer reviewed security surveillance cameras and found a suspect taking the purse within two minutes of being left and walking into a study room. The BYU police detectives are following up on the surveillance footage to identify the suspect.

Medical
An officer responded to the Richards Building, where an individual was playing basketball and injured their shoulder. BYU EMS responded and treated the patient for a possible dislocated shoulder. Several friends of the individual gave them a ride to the Utah Valley Hospital Insta-care.

Medical
An officer responded to the Richards Building for an individual who had potentially dislocated their shoulder while playing racquetball. BYU EMS responded and evaluated the patient. They opted to be transported to an urgent care center by their friend.

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