Police Beat • 02/10/2025 Skip to main content

Police Beat • 02/10/2025

Abandoned Vehicle
A report was made regarding an abandoned vehicle in Parking Lot 25 near the CONE. Security personnel on the scene observed that the vehicle had multiple parking tickets and notified the police. An officer investigated the status of the vehicle, and the process for impound removal is currently pending.

Suspicious
A faculty member reported a suspicious individual on campus. The officer made contact in person and documented the incident.

Explosive Device – Dry Ice Bomb
An officer received a delayed incident report by phone regarding an incident at Helaman Halls involving a student who allegedly made an explosive device. The case is currently under investigation.

Welfare Check
An officer was dispatched to the Engineering building following a report of a person appearing homeless. The call was reassigned to building security. They contacted the individual and completed a report.

Citizen Contact
An officer was asked to contact the complainant regarding a suspicious text they had received. It was determined that the text was likely an attempt at fraud. The officer advised the complainant not to provide any personal information to individuals they do not know.

Lost Property
An officer was dispatched regarding a lost cellphone. The phone had been found on campus and was tracked to a church parking lot in Orem. The officer responded to Orem with the complainant and located the phone on a bumper of a vehicle in the parking lot. The officer spoke with three individuals in the area, but none of them had information about the phone. The officer retrieved the phone and returned it to its owner.

Information
A complainant reported that during a game of tag with coworkers, one individual grabbed her arm to prevent her from tagging another participant. The complainant stated that her arm was red and sore for a period afterward, and she inquired about potential recourse. The Officer advised that the incident did not meet the threshold for criminal charges due to the apparent lack of intent to cause injury. The Officer suggested that the complainant consider refraining from participating in similar games if she was dissatisfied with the potential physical consequences.

Medical
Responding to a report of a medical emergency at the Wilkinson Student Center, a police officer arrived on the scene. BYU EMS and Provo Fire personnel were also present and assessed the patient's condition. After evaluation, it was determined that hospital transport was not necessary, and a friend agreed to provide transport for the patient.

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