Flood Alarm A flood alarm was set off at the Heber J. Grant Building and it was discovered that restoration contractors set off the alarm when they were working in the area pressure washing the basement floors.
Found Property A wallet was turned in at the police station. The owner was contacted and picked it up.
Found Property A credit card was turned into the police station. The owner was contacted and picked it up.
Found Person A child was reported to be lost in the Wilkinson Center. The child and parents were reunited before the officer’s arrival.
Citizen Contact An officer was dispatched to Lot 19 for a report of a vehicle burglary. The officer arrived and spoke with the complainant, who stated that their vehicle had been burglarized while they were at the basketball game. The officer discovered that the complainant was in the wrong vehicle and escorted them to the correct vehicle. The complainant stated they had made a mistake and did not need any further assistance.
Theft An officer took a delayed theft report from BYU Cougar Tech. A suspect, possibly using a false name, purchased a 14" MacBook Pro by phone using a credit card on 01/12/24, saying they were out of state, and would send someone by the next day to pick it up. The following day, a person came into the store and picked up the MacBook. The BYU Bookstore's customer accounts department was contacted by the credit card company advising them that the card used in the purchase was stolen. The person or persons involved in the fraud are unknown at this time. The officer checked, and it appeared the surveillance footage had expired for the day the individual picked up the MacBook. This case will be referred to the detective division for follow-up.
Theft On 03/01/24 an officer was dispatched to a delayed theft from the BYU Store that occurred on 02/09/24. An individual purchased a MacBook Pro from the BYU Store and returned it the following day for a refund. When BYU Store later resold the computer, it was found by the new purchaser that the computer in the box was an old computer that did not match the serial number of the item purchased. An officer contacted the reporting party at the BYU Store and took the initial report on the delayed theft. The officer has identified the suspect and is conducting further follow-up on this case.
Burglary Officers were dispatched to Budge Hall for a report of an airsoft gun being used to shoot a student in the hand. After further investigation, officers learned that the suspects unlawfully entered a student's dorm room to shoot the student in the hand, causing injury.
Traffic Stop An officer observed a vehicle leaving the Y Trailhead that did not come to a complete stop at the stop sign at Oak Cliff Dr and 1450 E. The officer checked the vehicle's license plate and the state system indicated that the vehicle did not have insurance. The officer stopped the vehicle and verified that the vehicle did not have insurance. The officer impounded the vehicle and cited the driver for no insurance. The driver and passenger got a ride home from Uber.
Criminal Misc BYU Police were notified of a delayed criminal mischief detail that occurred at the WCCB. The reporting party stated that a whiteboard had been graffitied with spray paint sometime over the weekend. The officer received an emailed witness statement detailing an approximate time frame of the incident and photos of the graffiti. Two suspects were observed on camera footage around the same time the incident was estimated to take place. The pictures of the two suspects are being forwarded to the BYU Investigations Division for further follow-up.
Traffic Accident An officer responded to Lot 40 on the report of a minor accident. Both parties exchanged information and the officer filled out a minor accident (non-reportable) form.
Traffic Stop An officer observed several occupants smoking at the Y Trailhead. One of the occupants appeared to be a minor and not legally able to smoke. The officer performed a traffic stop on the vehicle after noticing the passenger brake light was out and that the vehicle crossed the yellow line twice. The officer spoke to the occupants of the car. After being advised of their Miranda Rights, the driver admitted to providing the minor with a cigarette. The driver also had never obtained a driver's license. The officer cited the driver for not having a license and for providing a minor with tobacco. The officer also cited the minor for illegal use of tobacco.
Medical An officer was dispatched to The Martin Building (MARB) on a medical call. An individual was reported to be experiencing a seizure. The call was transferred to BYU Dispatch from Metro Dispatch and was delayed several minutes. When the officer arrived at the MARB, Provo Fire and Rescue were clearing the scene. The officer also cleared.
Alarm Hand Pull An officer was dispatched to Budge Hall for a report of a fire alarm due to a hand pull activation. The officer arrived on the scene and spoke with the hall advisor, who stated that they had already checked the area of the hand-pull station and that it was an intentional prank pull. There is no suspect at this time.
Suspicious Officers were dispatched to the front of the Broadcast building on a report of a suspicious individual who wanted to get into a building. The officer contacted the described subject who was found to be experiencing homelessness and looking for a warm building to enter. The subject was identified and showed no warrants or reason to be detained. They were released and offered a ride to a warming center in Provo, which they gladly accepted. The transporting officer also stopped by McDonald's to purchase the subject a warm breakfast before being dropped off at the warming center.
Welfare Check An officer was dispatched to the Riviera Apartments for a report of a male and female in a vehicle. The complainant stated that the female appeared to be uncomfortable and did not want to be in the vehicle. The officer spoke with both parties, who stated that they were dating and just having an argument. Both parties stated that they were ok and did not need police assistance. The couple stated that they would move their vehicle so they could have their conversation in private.
Recovered Vehicle Officers were dispatched to the area of South Campus Dr for a vehicle that was flagged by a License Plate Reader (LPR). The vehicle was reported as stolen and was listed on the NCIC list. An officer spotted the vehicle as it drove by the West Booth on Campus Dr and followed it as it drove into the MOA parking lot. An individual got out of the vehicle and started to walk into Heritage Halls. The officer spoke with the individual, who stated that they had just found their vehicle and had not reported it found yet. The owner stated that they had forgotten where they had parked it and found it today. The officer spoke with Provo PD and Provo cleared the vehicle from the NCIC list.
Suspicious Officers were dispatched to Lot 52 for a suspicious person. The reporting party advised that an individual seemed to be walking through the parking lot looking into vehicles. Two officers responded to the area and patrolled through multiple parking lots in the area. The officers spoke with multiple people in the area but were unable to locate anything suspicious.
Medical An officer was dispatched to a medical report at the SFH where a student passed out but was awake at the time of the 911 call coming in. The officer arrived and met EMS and Provo Fire who were attending to the patient. Ultimately, the patient refused to be transported and BYU EMS and Provo Fire cleared them. The patient and their spouse were shuttled home by officers. After dropping them off, the officer cleared the area and took no further action.
Medical Officers responded to the MTC on a medical report. Provo Fire responded and cleared the patient who had passed out due to an iron deficiency. The patient had forgotten their medication in their home country. MTC Security advised that the doctor would be in within the hour and would take them to get their medication.
Abandoned Vehicle An officer responded to investigate a car parked on the roadway. The reporting person advised that the car appeared to be parked in the same area for about a week with the window down. The vehicle is not registered on campus and its record showed it was towed at one point. There were no legal issues with the vehicle. The officer observed that the window had been rolled up. When the officer shared this with the reporting person, they felt better since it had previously been down. The vehicle was parked legally on a city street.
Lost Property BYU Police were dispatched to a lost/stolen property detail at Heritage Halls. The reporting party stated they had misplaced their phone within the past 24 hours and were unsure if it had been stolen or misplaced. The reporting party had already checked with BYU employees and hall advisors. They retraced their steps searching for the phone but were not able to locate it. An officer gathered the details of the cell phone and listed it as "lost/stolen". The reporting party will contact their cell phone provider to see if they can help locate the phone.
Lost Property A complainant reported losing a pair of khaki pants from a dance room inside the RB. They left them by accident and returned approx. 3 hrs. later, but they were gone. They will follow up with Lost and Found at the RB.
Nuisance An officer was dispatched to the NCAA outdoor track on the report of loud and vulgar music being played. The officer made contact with a group of students working out on the track, who were listening to music, but it was not loud or vulgar. One of the students stated they turned down the music when asked before the officer's arrival and apologized for a rap song that had been playing and contained some vulgar language. No other action was necessary.
Arson BYU officers and the Provo Fire Department responded to Taylor Hall on the report of a dumpster that was on fire near the entrance of the building. Provo Fire arrived quickly and extinguished the fire while it was still contained in the dumpster. The Fire Chief was unable to determine the cause.
Theft – Bike A Cannondale Trail 4 mountain bike was stolen from the Heritage 15/16 bike rack. The suspect was seen taking the bike on March 5, 2024, and then riding the front runner to SLC. UTA PD has sent BYU PD surveillance photos of the suspect who has not yet been identified.
Medical An officer and medical responded to the MARB building on a medical report. An individual was having a seizure. While the patient was being checked by medical, they started seizing again and had to be held down to prevent them from injuring themselves or others. The patient was eventually able to calm down and chose not to be transported to the hospital. The officer gave the patient and a friend a ride home to the patient’s apartment.
Accident An officer contacted a complainant by phone regarding a delayed report of a possible traffic accident. The officer contacted both parties by phone and it was determined that no damage had taken place.
Theft – Bike A complainant called in to report that their bike was stolen on campus. Shortly after talking to the officer, the complainant called back and explained that they had forgotten where they parked their bike this morning but found it when they remembered where it was. The bike had not been stolen.
Medical An officer, BYU EMS, and Provo Paramedics responded to the Martin Building to a report of an individual having a seizure. Emergency medical personnel treated and released the patient on scene.
Medical An officer responded to a medical report for a student who was having a headache at the Jamba Juice in the Wilkinson Center.
Fire/Flood Alarm An officer was dispatched to the Culinary Support Center to check on an audible alarm. When the officer arrived, there was an audible alarm originating from the south side boiler room in the basement. Provo Fire arrived on the scene. The alarm was sounding at one of the four boilers in the room. The code showed there may be a water flow problem in the boiler. The BYU Electric Shop was notified of the alarm.
