Extortion - WT - 03/23/25 An officer contacted an individual who was attempting to make a purchase on Facebook. Due to complications with the payment, the individual decided to back out of the deal. The other party then threatened the individual and sent violent videos, stating they would harm their family. It appears the other party may not be in the country.
Information -HR- 02/23/25 A delayed report was received about three people possibly following the caller on campus. The caller, who was on a bike, reported seeing unknown individuals early in the morning. The three subjects on foot may have been following the caller or at least aware of him. They followed the caller to the area of his residence. The caller was able to avoid any further contact or perceived danger. No further interactions were reported, and there is no ongoing threat or danger to the public. The subjects, described as young males in dark clothing, have not been identified. No further indication of criminal activity or suspicious behavior was noted following this initial report.
Information -HR- 03/23/25 An officer was dispatched to Merrill Hall after the Dispatch Center observed male students carrying a wheelbarrow up the stairs. Upon arrival, officers found several students on the second floor in the lounge area. The students explained they found the wheelbarrow near the tennis courts and thought it would be fun to bring it into their apartment. They returned the wheelbarrow to its original location, with an officer ensuring it was properly returned.
Warrant Service - Lot 31 - 02/23/25 A police officer observed a vehicle speeding on West Campus Dr without lights on the license plate. The officer ran the plate, which revealed an active arrest warrant. The officer initiated a traffic stop and confirmed the driver was the individual on the warrant. The driver was arrested and booked into Utah County Jail.
Fire - Riviera - 02/22/25 An officer was dispatched to a grease fire at the Riviera Apartments, where Provo Fire was already on the scene. Upon arrival, Provo Fire confirmed it was safe to enter the apartment. A tenant had been cooking when grease spilled onto the stovetop and caught fire. The tenant used a fire extinguisher to put out the fire and sustained a minor burn on his thumb, which was treated by BYU EMS. BYU Housing and Risk Management were notified, and Housing sent someone to the scene.
Theft - WP - 02/22/25 An officer took a report of a delayed bicycle theft. The victim reported finding his bike missing that day, last seen the first week of January. There are no cameras in the area. The student provided the serial number, and the bike was listed as NCIC.
Hazardous - KML - 02/22/25 An officer responded to a report at the Kimball Tower's 12th-floor animal care vivarium lab, where a biohazard bag containing an unknown substance was found near the elevator door. The officer coordinated with dispatch, who contacted the biohazard emergency team. Who Following protocol, removed the bag.
