Police Beat • 02/26/2024 Skip to main content

Police Beat • 02/26/2024

Suspicious
Officers responded to the trailhead parking lot on a report of a vehicle occupied by two people who were believed to be engaging in sexual activity. Officers contacted the occupants of the vehicle and determined their actions did not qualify as lewdness but had caused concern by others present in the parking lot. The couple was advised of the complaint and cautioned on the definition of lewdness. The couple apologized for causing concern and left the area.

Traffic Accident
An officer responded to a traffic accident with injuries that occurred at 400 East 1230 North between a vehicle and a motor scooter.

Traffic Stop
An officer observed a vehicle make a traffic violation when leaving the Y Trailhead. The officer stopped the vehicle and found that the driver was violating their learner's permit. The officer also found that the driver was illegally in possession of a vape device full of nicotine. The officer cited the driver for the three violations. The driver had their parents come and pick up their vehicle.

Found Property
An officer was given a lost wallet from the Smith Field House lost and found. The officer was able to contact the owner of the wallet through the identification inside the wallet. The officer met with the owner of the wallet outside of the Smith Field House and returned the wallet.

Criminal Mischief
An officer responded to West Campus for a vandalism complaint. The complainant stated a room had been spray painted and that the last time they knew the room had been free of vandalism was 2/21/24. The complainant advised that they are going to get the door keyed so it can be locked. The officer reviewed camera footage; the case is still under investigation.

Theft
An officer took a bicycle theft report by phone. The complainant reported that their bicycle was stolen from a Heritage bike rack sometime over the past two weeks. A security camera review shows an unidentified individual cutting the lock and taking the bike on 2/15/24 at 9:30 AM. Information was gathered and referred to Investigations.

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