Medical An officer and the Provo Fire Department responded to the Talmage Building for an individual who was having a seizure. The patient was treated at the scene and released to a family member.
Abandoned Vehicle Officers were notified of a parked vehicle that appeared to be abandoned for several days. The vehicle was found to be previously listed as impounded. The vehicle had airbags deployed with severe exterior damage. An abandoned vehicle notice was attached to the front driver window of the vehicle requesting the vehicle to be moved. Photos of the notice were attached to this report.
Traffic Offense An officer was dispatched regarding a traffic offense where two vehicles were seen doing donuts. Officers arrived and were not able to locate any vehicles matching the descriptions provided. Pedestrians were also asked if they saw or heard anything, and they stated that they did not.
Traffic Accident Officers were dispatched to contact a complainant regarding a hit-and-run incident. The complainant found notes left on their vehicle from unknown witnesses stating that someone hit the side of their vehicle. The license plate of the vehicle that hit the complainant's vehicle was recorded by witnesses and was found to belong to a BYU student. Camera footage shows the vehicle being hit on the side, but the complainant stated that the only damage found was on the rear driver-side taillight. A driver exchange form was sent to both parties for insurance purposes.
Found Property An officer was asked to contact a BYU Grounds employee regarding a front bumper found at the ELLB. The officer made telephone contact with the employee and determined it was likely the bumper was left on the scene after a vehicle accident. The officer asked the employee to throw the bumper in the garbage. No further action was needed.
Theft An officer was dispatched to call a complainant about a delayed theft of a Gary Fisher Tarpon bicycle from Wyview Park. The bicycle was stolen within a week time frame and the suspect is unknown. The officer collected the serial number from the complainant and had dispatch list the bicycle as stolen NCIC.
Information An officer was asked to check on a vehicle leaking paint from its bed onto the sidewalk where it was parked. The officer made contact with the registered owner and advised them of the paint problem. The owner was grateful for the call and agreed to get it cleaned up.
Citizen Contact Officers were dispatched to the Y Trailhead on a request to check the welfare of an adult who was yelling, screaming, and acting crazy. Officers made contact with the subject as they were leaving the area. The subject acknowledged the officer's intent to help with gratitude but said they were fine and refused further communication. No other Police action was taken.
Traffic Accident A vehicle reversed out of its parking stall and made rear-passenger side contact with the front of an unoccupied trailer that was parked across several parking stalls. The driver stated they were upset that the trailer was irresponsibly parked and that they could not see it due to its height. No injuries were reported. The rear passenger side of the driver’s vehicle sustained minor damage. There was no visible damage done to the trailer as currently reported. Both parties were emailed copies of the exchange form.
Found Property An officer was asked to contact a BYU Grounds employee regarding a front bumper found at the ELLB. The officer made telephone contact with the employee and determined it was likely the bumper was left on the scene after a vehicle accident. The officer asked the employee to throw the bumper in the garbage. No further action was needed.
Theft An officer was dispatched to call a complainant about a delayed theft of a Gary Fisher Tarpon bicycle from Wyview Park. The bicycle was stolen within a week time frame and the suspect is unknown. The officer collected the serial number from the complainant and had dispatch list the bicycle as stolen NCIC.
Information An officer was asked to check on a vehicle leaking paint from its bed onto the sidewalk where it was parked. The officer made contact with the registered owner and advised them of the paint problem. The owner was grateful for the call and agreed to get it cleaned up.
Citizen Contact Officers were dispatched to the Y Trailhead on a request to check the welfare of an adult who was yelling, screaming, and acting crazy. Officers made contact with the subject as they were leaving the area. The subject acknowledged the officer's intent to help with gratitude but said they were fine and refused further communication. No other Police action was taken.
Traffic Accident A vehicle reversed out of its parking stall and made rear-passenger side contact with the front of an unoccupied trailer that was parked across several parking stalls. The driver stated they were upset that the trailer was irresponsibly parked and that they could not see it due to its height. No injuries were reported. The rear passenger side of the driver’s vehicle sustained minor damage. There was no visible damage done to the trailer as currently reported. Both parties were emailed copies of the exchange form.
Property Damage An officer found a disability parking sign knocked down while patrolling Lot 45 in the northeast corner of the lot. It appeared that a vehicle accidentally ran over or backed into the signpost, breaking it off at the base. Dispatch submitted a work request for grounds to replace the post.
Animal Problem Police officers were dispatched to Botany Pond on a report of juveniles, whose ages were estimated to be about 12 years old, playing in the pond and harassing the wildlife. Before the police arrived, BYU security officers responded to the scene and approached the juveniles. Upon seeing the security officers, the juveniles exited the pond, got into a car with an adult, then drove away. The vehicle was gone upon the arrival of the police officers. No further actions were taken.
Theft An officer responded to Helaman Halls Stover Hall on a report of a yard sign that a group took from the front of the building. Officers identified the suspects and asked them to return the sign and meet with the officer. The officer advised the suspects of the possible consequences of their actions. The suspects were given a verbal warning and advised that they would face criminal charges if they were involved with something similar in the future. The officer returned the sign to the building supervisor.
Civil Problem Police officers responded to the Wyview Laundromat for a report of an individual who was yelling, swearing, and flipping off the reporting party. The dispute was caused by clothing being moved. The individual’s actions caused a disturbance to the other patrons of the laundromat to the point that they felt they had to leave the area. After interviewing the reporting party and viewing camera footage of the event, officers observed no criminal activity.
Trespassing A police officer was dispatched to the Music Building after a BYU employee reported seeing an individual who had previously been found in rooms of the building, they didn’t have access to. They have been warned by BYU employees before that they are not allowed in these rooms. After the individual was seen by the BYU employee, they left the building and walked toward the UVX station. A police officer made contact with the reporting party while others searched the area. Contact was not made with the suspect.
