Medical An officer, in cooperation with Provo Paramedics, responded to a report of an unconscious resident at Heritage Halls 6. Upon arrival, the complainant informed them that the resident had regained consciousness and was breathing normally. After evaluating the resident, the paramedics transported him to Utah Valley Hospital for further assessment and care, as requested by the resident.
Theft On campus, a victim reported his bicycle missing from a bike rack. In response, BYU Police Department personnel reviewed security footage, revealing that the thief had fled the campus and was riding public transit. A multi-jurisdictional effort was initiated to track down the suspect, with BYU officers collaborating with other county agencies to intercept him. Their tracking efforts paid off when Lehi Police Officers successfully apprehended the suspect. BYU Police took custody of him and booked him into the Utah County Jail on charges of felony theft, property damage, and an outstanding arrest warrant from the Provo Justice Court. The stolen bicycle was returned to its rightful owner.
Fire Alarm An officer was dispatched to investigate a fire alarm activation at Wyview Park apartments. Upon arrival, it was determined that the alarm was triggered by a student tenant who had burned toast while cooking. The officer promptly silenced the alarm and informed the tenant that a fire technician would be responding to reset the system. After addressing the tenant in person, the officer confirmed that there was no damage to the apartment, although a strong smell of burnt food lingered in the air. The tenant had opened doors and windows to ventilate the smoke.
Criminal Mischief An officer was dispatched to the Ellsworth building in response to a graffiti report. Upon arrival, it was discovered that a recently moved cement barrier in the yard had uncovered long-hidden graffiti. The paint was notably chipped, and moss had begun to grow over the surface, suggesting that the vandalism had been present for an extended period. The officer documented the scene for further investigation.
Lost Property An officer was assigned to reach out to a complainant who reported losing their wallet on campus around February 12, 2025. The complainant expressed concern after checking with lost and found multiple times without any success in retrieving the wallet, which contained important identification. In response, the officer assured the complainant that if the wallet is turned in to the police department, they would promptly notify him. The complainant has already taken precautions by canceling all financial cards associated with the lost wallet.
Accident In a recent minor accident at the Tanner Building, an Officer was contacted by a complainant regarding the incident. The complainant explained that while backing out of a parking stall, they inadvertently hit another vehicle. After leaving a contact card on the damaged vehicle, the complainant had not heard from its owner and decided to inform the police department. The Officer reached out to the owner of the second vehicle, providing details of the incident. After discussing the circumstances, both parties agreed to communicate directly and resolve the matter between themselves, thus avoiding further police involvement.
Accident On February 20, 2025, an officer was dispatched to the North side of the Culinary Support Center following reports of a traffic accident. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with both drivers involved in the incident. It was determined that the driver of a box truck was backing out of a parking stall when they collided with the passenger side of an SUV that was traveling by in the lane. The officer collected all necessary information and completed a report and driver's exchange information.
Accident – Hit-and-Run An officer responded to a vehicle accident report at Lot 39, located west of the Richards Building. Upon arrival, the complainant reported that her car had been sideswiped by another vehicle shortly after she parked at approximately 6:30 p.m., resulting in an estimated $2,000 worth of damage. The Dispatch Center searched for any surveillance footage from BYU but found no cameras covering the area of the incident. Photographs of the damaged vehicle were taken and added to the report for documentation.
