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Police Beat • 07/01/2024

Welfare Check

Officers responded to Lavell Edwards Stadium to assist a BYU security officer providing security for the Stadium of Fire equipment. Security stated they thought they heard someone inside the stadium near Portal Y. When officers arrived, they observed several BYU students skateboarding on the sidewalk outside the stadium in Lot 48. Officers met with the BYU security officer and did an extra patrol inside the stadium. Nothing suspicious was found inside the stadium, and when the security officer was informed about the skateboarders outside the stadium, they believed that was what they were hearing. No further action was taken.

Drugs

An officer was approached by a couple who found a bag of pills near the Marriott Center and asked for assistance with how to handle them. The officer took possession of the pills which tested positive for Oxycodone. The pills were booked into evidence.

Welfare Check

An officer responded to the Broadcast Building on a welfare check for a security guard that they could not contact. The security guard was locked out of the building and was found sitting in their vehicle. The security guard was let inside the building.

Trespassing

MTC Security reported that two individuals were trespassing on MTC property near the T4 Building and requested backup since they were going to make contact with them. Before the police arrived, security advised that they had made contact with the two individuals and that they left without incident. Security advised that they no longer needed assistance.

Suspicious

An officer was dispatched to the Wilkinson Student Center on a report of someone acting suspiciously around an ATM. The officer arrived and checked the area but was unable to locate the individual described.

Theft - Bike

An officer was dispatched to call a complainant regarding a delayed stolen bicycle. The complainant stated that their bicycle was stolen within a week's time frame. The suspect cut the lock to the bicycle and left the lock on the bicycle rack. The complainant forwarded the officer a picture of their bicycle and is still attempting to locate the serial number. There is no suspect information at this time.

Burglary

Officers responded to Miller Park for a report of an individual who was found in the ceiling of the locker room. The suspect caused damage to the ceiling tile while in the ceiling. After the complainant confronted them and assisted them down from the ceiling they ran from the complex. During the investigation, it was discovered the suspect took a baseball jersey from a manikin in the foyer and was wearing it when they fled. The suspect was located a short distance away by a Provo Officer who responded to the area on a welfare check. The suspect was booked into the Utah County Jail for burglary and theft.

Trespassing

An officer was dispatched to Haw's field for trespassers. When the officer arrived, they made contact with several individuals playing soccer. The individuals were advised they were not allowed on the field and were asked to leave. They were informed that if they don't have permission and trespass in the future, they will be prosecuted. No further action was taken.

Sex Offense

An officer was dispatched to the Marriott Center on a report of a sex offense. It was learned that FSY participants possibly took pictures of the victim who was also attending FSY while using the restroom. In speaking with those involved and the victim’s parents, it was determined that the FSY counselors would handle the situation and Law Enforcement action was no longer needed at that time.

Theft

Police officers responded to the Smith Fieldhouse after a caller reported that they saw an individual stealing their property from the custodial office. Officers spoke with the reporting party and searched the area but could not locate the suspect. The suspect was later located and arrested.

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