Suspicious Officers were assigned a suspicious call on BYU property (20+ minute delay). According to the reporting party there was a scruffy male in his 50's with a backpack and red bag was walking around the basement of the Joseph F Smith Building. Officer responded to the scene, but no contact was made with the individual.
Welfare Check A student used BYU's safe walk and was not responding when dispatch called. While the officer was checking the route the student was taking, dispatch advised the student called them back.
Gas Smell Officers were dispatched to Wyview Park for a report of a gas smell. Provo Fire Department also responded. Provo Fire determined that something was burning in the oven and there was no gas in the air. There was no visible smoke or flames. BYU Housing was advised and was going to show up to speak with the residents of the apartment.
Hit and Run A hit and run incident occurred in a BYU parking lot with a parked vehicle. The victim waited 24 hours prior to making a report with police. An accident form was completed, and the victim given a case number.
Mental Subject Officers were dispatched to the HBLL for report of an individual who called 911 and was agitated at the help desk. Officers arrived and did not see or hear any problems. Contact was made with student security and advised of the situation. They said they have not seen or heard of any problem. Officers located the male who called 911 sitting outside. Officers discovered he has some mental health problems. He stated he is frustrated because his identity has been taken and nobody will help him. He stated his BYU username and passwords have been stolen and his library account has been messed with and will not let him check out any books. Officers provided him with resources to contact regarding his identity issues and they could look to see if there are any issues. As far as being on BYU property, he was reminded to remain calm and he can be on the property, but as soon as people call because he is being disorderly, he will be asked to leave. He stated he understood.
