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Police Beat • 07/05/2024

Property Damage

Officers were dispatched to the intramural field on a report of a vehicle driving on the field. The case is still under investigation. 

Citizen Contact

Officers responded to a report of a suspicious individual at the street dance party on Canyon Road after Stadium of Fire. The officers met with the individual who agreed to leave the area.

Vehicle Theft

An electric motorcycle was stolen from the bike parking area near gate 11 at the Lavell Edwards Stadium. During the Stadium of Fire event, the electric bike was taken between 2000 and 2300 hours. The case has been referred to investigations for follow-up.

Fireworks / Medical

On July 4th, 2024, there was a medical incident due to malfunctioning fireworks at the Stadium of Fire which was hosted at the Lavell Edwards Stadium. Multiple patrons were tended to by first responders.

Trespassing

Officers at Stadium of Fire were notified of an individual trespassing at Lavell Edwards Stadium. Officers located the individual and detained them. Officers learned that the individual was a juvenile and contacted their parent. The parent did not want officers to speak about the incident with their child. Officers released the minor and told them that they would be referred on charges to the 4th District Juvenile Court.

This report will be referred to the 4th District Juvenile Court for review and referral of charges.

Trespassing

Officers were notified by BYU Event Security of an individual who had illegally gained entrance to Lavell Edwards Stadium during Stadium of Fire. The complainant stated that the individual had been previously banned from campus. Officers arrived and located the individual, who stated that they had gotten past the gates because they said they worked for a police department. Officers confirmed that the individual had been trespassed permanently from BYU and escorted them off the property. The officer issued the individual a citation for trespassing. The individual did not have a ticket for the event.

This case will be referred to the Provo City Attorney's Office for review and referral of charges.

Sex Offense

An officer responded to the Joseph Smith Building to take an initial report of a possible sex offense that occurred near Heritage Halls and the Museum of Art. This case has been referred to the Investigations Division.

Suspicious

An officer was dispatched to the Cannon Center on a report of an individual who walked into the kitchen and took a knife. It was determined that the individual was an employee and that no crime had occurred.

Medical

A BYU police officer was dispatched to a third-party medical call near lot 30. When the officer arrived BYU security, Provo Fire, and Provo Police were on the scene. The patient was treated and evaluated by Provo EMS before being released at the scene.

Medical

An officer and Provo EMS responded to the Wilkinson Student Center on a report of a medical call. Provo EMS treated and released the patient at the scene and all units cleared.

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