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Police Beat • 05/09/2023

Gas smell
BYU police and Provo Fire responded to the report of a gas smell at the MTC. They inspected the building, and after no smell or indication of gas was found, the fire department deemed the building safe.

Found Property
A citizen turned in a lost debit card found in the women's restroom on the ground floor of the Jesse Knight Building. The officer contacted the owner who will pick it up at the police station in the morning.

Business-License
A company posted flyers on vehicles located in lot 23. Police contacted the company, informing them that flyers cannot be posted on campus without permission. The company was unaware of the university regulations and agreed to remove the flyers.

Suspicious
An officer was called to investigate the possible theft of a golf cart at the heritage central building. The complainant noticed it missing and wanted to file a report. The officers later received a call that the cart had been returned and no further action was taken.

Welfare check
Officers were dispatched to Lot 33 for a welfare check on an individual who attempted to enter a BYU security vehicle. The police identified the individual and gave them a ride to the Front Runner after learning they were stranded in Provo.

Property Damage
A vehicle in lot 33 was found to have a streak of powder on the exterior, likely from another vehicle, but it was easily removed, and no underlying damage was found.

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