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Police Beat • 02/27/2024

Bicycle Theft
An officer responded to Wyview Park on a bicycle theft report. The complainant said the lock had been cut, and their bike had been stolen from the bike rack near Building 27. The officers viewed surveillance footage but could not locate footage of the theft. This case will be referred to the Investigations Division for follow-up.

DCFS Report
A detective was assigned a child abuse and neglect report. There were concerns reported to the DCFS regarding a small child who resides with their parents at Wymount Terrace apartments. It has been reported that the child went to their class at church and started to cry stating that their parent had "hit [them]." It was reported that the child then stated that they do not feel loved when their parent “beats [them]." The detective has been in contact with the caseworker with DCFS. At this time, the caseworker stated that the case had been investigated, resolved, and closed. The caseworker told the detective that they would not need any further assistance.

Medical
Officers responded to the HRCB on a medical call. A female was having contractions and believed she was going into labor. BYU and Provo EMS responded and evaluated the patient. The patient denied ambulance transport and had their spouse pick them up.

Medical
An officer responded to the JKB for a student who had given plasma about a half hour ago and had continued to bleed. BYU EMS arrived, treated the patient, and released the patient per protocol. The patient went back to class.

Traffic Accident
An officer responded by telephone and contacted a complainant who advised they had parked in Lot #39 on 2/27/24 and upon returning to their vehicle, they found a note regarding damage to their vehicle with a number and no name. The complainant advised that they tried calling and had not made contact. The complainant contacted BYU Police for a report. The officer called the phone number and contacted the other party who advised that they would make contact and exchange information. The complainant texted back saying that they have now made contact.

Suspicious
A suspicious call occurred when an Uber Eats Delivery person was mistaken for an aggressive individual.

Medical
Officers responded to a medical call at the JSB lobby. A patient complained of stroke-like symptoms and was taken to UVRMC.

Traffic Stop
An officer observed a vehicle westbound on 820 North and checked the vehicle's license plate. The state system indicated that the vehicle did not have any insurance. The officer stopped the vehicle and confirmed that the vehicle did not have any insurance. The officer also found that the driver did not have a valid driver's license. The officer impounded the vehicle for no insurance and cited the driver for never obtaining a driver's license.

Agency Assist
A BYU officer assisted Provo Police with an incident of garbage being thrown at cars on 900 East from an apartment complex.

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