Duress Alarm BYU Police responded to the Hinkley Center for a duress alarm. Upon arrival, staff advised that it was just a test to see how quickly police would respond if the duress alarm was pressed. The duress alarm was reset and the staff was educated about the use of duress alarms.
Accident A police officer responded to a delayed report of property damage to a vehicle. The reporting party believed their vehicle was damaged while parked in Lot 3 between the Wilkinson Center and Fine Arts Building, sometime between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM on April 14, 2026. The complainant was unsure if the damage occurred while parked but stated they did not notice any prior damage. The officer documented the report, checked for camera footage, and provided the complainant with a case number for reference.
Animal Problem A police officer was dispatched to address a report of a possible injured deer near the McDonald Building. Upon arrival, the officer was unable to locate any injured wildlife. While on scene, another individual reported seeing a slow-moving, possibly injured deer in the area. The Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) was contacted to handle the situation.
Welfare Check During a snowstorm at Wymount Terrace near Building 11E, an officer responded to a report of an individual sleeping on the grass in a sleeping bag. Upon contact, it was revealed that the person was a student participating in a class project, which required them to sleep outside for an hour.
Theft Two males waited in line at the creamery for approximately twenty-five minutes before leaving without paying for their ice cream. Despite efforts to identify them, they remain unidentified.
Accident A police officer made phone contact with an individual regarding a possible hit-and-run accident. The case will be further investigated by reviewing video footage to determine if the crash was captured and to facilitate follow-up actions.
Found Property A custodial crew discovered a wallet in the building approximately a week ago. Since the owner never inquired about it, the wallet was turned over to the police. After leaving messages on the owner’s phone, the individual picked up their wallet the following day.
