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Police Beat • 04/04/2026

Trespassing
Officers observe several people on the Richards Building field playing soccer. The gates were locked and the subjects were identified and asked to leave.

Harassment
A police officer returned a call to a complainant reporting potential electronic harassment. The complainant stated that her phone number was featured in a Reddit post and that she had received strange emails and texts. She suspects her ex-boyfriend may be responsible, but efforts to contact him have so far been unsuccessful. The investigation is ongoing.

Information
BYU Police were dispatched to the Y trailhead after people observed a group who appeared to be selling food in the area. Upon arrival, officers found that the group was a BYU class who were celebrating the end of the year. No food was being sold.

Trespassing
BYU Police spoke with a large group of people, who were trespassing on the RB field, after observing multiple climb over the fence into the area. Officers educated the individuals regarding trespassing and BYU policy. The individuals left without further issue.

Medical
An Officer responded to Heritage Halls where a student reported he had passed out earlier while donating plasma and was still feeling faint. Provo Fire responded and cleared him medically and assisted him into his apartment in Heritage Building 8.

Trespassing
Officers responded to the RB field regarding trespassing. Upon arrival, they located six individuals who had hopped the fence to access the field. The officers identified all parties and issued them trespass warnings. The individuals acknowledged understanding that they could be cited if they returned to the field while it was closed.

Duress Alarm
A police officer responded to the CONE following a duress alarm report. Dispatch informed that the camera showed nothing unusual and an employee was seen tampering with the alarm button. Upon arrival, the officer confirmed the alarm was triggered in error and it was reset.

Theft
Officers responded to a report of a stolen electric scooter at the bike rack between Heritage Buildings 2 and 3. The video footage showed the suspect arriving on a scooter and stealing another scooter, which was later recovered and placed in the Police Bike Shed as found property. The suspect has not yet been identified. Photos of the stolen scooter, the found scooter, and the suspect were added to the case file, and video of the incident was requested. The case is under investigation.

Theft
While monitoring video surveillance for another case, an officer observed a male suspect conceal several items on his person without paying before leaving the building. The suspect is currently unknown, and the officer was unable to communicate with CONE staff to determine which specific items were stolen.

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