Fire Alarm A BYU Police officer was dispatched to Heritage Halls due to a fire alarm. Upon arrival, the officer discovered that a pipe had sprung a leak, causing water to spray onto electrical wires near the pipes. The Fire Technician was notified, and a work order was submitted to Housing Maintenance for the water leak.
Missing Person On February 11, 2025, officers responded to the area of Building #67 following a report of a missing person. The complainant informed them that a family member with dementia had left their residence in Provo. The complainant explained that a tracking device indicated the subject was in the specified area. Officers searched the area, but the subject could not be located. The complainant was asked to check their residence again to ensure the subject had not returned home. A short time later, the complainant called back to report that the subject had indeed made it back home.
Alarm – Intrusion An officer responded to the roof hatch at David John Hall in Helaman Halls after receiving a report from security dispatch that the door was alarmed. Upon arrival, the officer found the roof hatch locked and secure, with no one on the roof. He informed the dispatcher and cleared the scene.
Medical An officer and BYU EMS responded to the Cougar Cafe on a report of a person having a seizure. Upon arrival, BYU EMS personnel found that the patient was not experiencing a seizure and did not require medical attention.
Accident – Hit-and-Run An officer received a delayed report of a hit and run traffic accident in Lot #39 near the Richards Building. The complainant advised on 1-18-25 between 0730 hours and 1400 hours their van was possibly hit. The complainant advised they also went to one other place that day prior to seeing the damage but believed it was more than likely while parked on campus. Cameras will be checked to see if any footage can be located.
