Police Beat • 08/18/2023 to 08/21/2023 Skip to main content

Police Beat • 08/18/2023 to 08/21/2023

Animal Problem
An officer responded to Heritage Halls Building 2 on a report of a cat that got stuck in a pipe. The officer placed a board in the hole where the pipe was located, giving the cat a way to eventually climb out.

Medical
An officer responded to the Marriott Center to help Provo Fire with a medical report. The officer located the patient on the footbridge/walking path south of the Marriott Center and west of the Bell Tower. The patient was transported to Utah Valley Hospital for further assistance.

Lost Property
An officer took a delayed report via phone for lost property. The complainant reported that they had lost a bag containing personal identification and other important items. The officer encouraged the complainant to check with BYU lost and found the next day during business hours.

Found Property
An off-duty officer reported what appeared to be a privately owned golf cart parked near gate 2 of the Lavell Edwards Stadium. When an officer arrived, they learned the golf cart was owned by BYU. Employees of the building department were using the golf cart to transport items to the Marriott Center.

Vehicle Burglary
An officer was dispatched to a delayed vehicle burglary from Wyview Park. The vehicle was unlocked and there was no damage to the vehicle. The owner stated that nothing was taken from the vehicle, but they wanted to report the incident to see if anything else happened in the area.

Vehicle Burglary
An officer was dispatched to a delayed vehicle burglary that occurred in Wyview Park. An unknown suspect entered an unlocked vehicle and took two wallets that had cash and cards in them. Two pocket knives were also taken. There was no damage done to the vehicle. There is no video footage in the area due to a camera being misaligned.

Medical
An officer responded to the MTC building on a medical call for an 18-year-old who had suffered a right knee injury while playing basketball. Upon arrival, Provo fire paramedics treated the patient and then transported them to Utah Valley Medical Center for a checkup. No further action was taken.

Medical
An officer was dispatched to a medical call at the WSC. The Patient stated that they were running near the pickleball courts and because they were not wearing running shoes, tripped and fell near the steps. Provo EMS arrived and talked with the patient who declined transport but stated they would go to the hospital after class via a private vehicle to be medically evaluated.

Vehicle Burglary
An officer was dispatched to a vehicle theft from a pickup truck in lot 45. Some small tools and a speaker were stolen. The driver left the scene with the vehicle and reported the incident over the phone.

Suspicious
A police officer responded to a report of a suspicious individual on campus. When the officer arrived, the individual was already gone. The officer spoke to the reporting party to collect details about the suspicious activity they had observed.

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