Police Beat • (03/12/2024) Skip to main content

Police Beat • (03/12/2024)

Hand-pull Fire Alarm
On March 12, 2024, the hand-pull fire alarm at Helaman Halls Budge Hall was pulled. Officers responded and found that the building had been evacuated and the Provo Fire Department responded. It was discovered that the hand-pull was a false alarm. This is the sixth false alarm at Budge Hall in recent weeks. The residents were directed to contact BYU Police if they had any information as to who was pulling the alarms.

Lost Property
An officer was dispatched to a lost property detail at the USB. The reporting party was missing multiple packages that were shown as having been delivered to his office when they searched tracking information. The reporting party was unsure if they had been stolen or misplaced. The reporting party stated they would contact people in the area to try and locate the packages before listing them as stolen.

Lost Property
An officer responded to Helaman Drive on a possible theft/lost property. The complainant left their wallet, keys, and shirt under a bush next to a sidewalk and went for a run. The complainant returned about 10 minutes later and the items were missing. The complainant checked at the Cannon Center, Wilkinson Center, and MC lost and found and left their phone number with each location. The officer will follow up in a few days to see if the items are found.

Traffic Accident
An officer responded to a traffic accident in Lot 6. The driver of a parked vehicle had their driver's door open when a passing car hit the door and caused damage. The accident happened on private property and was a minor accident. Both drivers exchanged information.

Theft
An officer responded to the RB regarding a theft that occurred on 3/9/24. The complainant said they were playing badminton and left their wallet and keys by the basketball court. When the complainant returned, they noticed between $40.00 and $60.00 in cash missing from their wallet. The officer is reviewing security cameras.

Traffic Accident
BYU officers were dispatched to an accident at Wymount Terrace. A vehicle hit another vehicle on Wymount Terrace Drive causing the airbags to be deployed. Both parties involved refused medical treatment as no injuries were sustained. The officer gathered the information and facilitated the driver's information exchange. One vehicle was immobilized and required a tow truck. A towing company responded and towed the vehicle.

Traffic Accident
BYU Police were notified of a delayed hit and run. The reporting party had parked their vehicle at West Campus and noticed that it had been hit when they returned to the vehicle a few hours later. The reporting party provided photos and a timeframe of the accident. An officer gathered the details and is reviewing camera footage to try and locate a suspect.

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