Welfare Check The BYU security center noticed an individual park a vehicle in Lot 22. They got out of the car and brushed their teeth, then got into the back of the vehicle as if they were going to sleep inside it for the night. An officer checked on the individual’s welfare. They were a parent from Idaho who dropped off their child at school and wanted to sleep for a couple of hours before returning to Idaho.
Suspicious An officer was dispatched to a Wymount Terrace apartment when the resident reported that they heard the doorknob of the front door of the apartment turn, but not open. They said they went to the apartment's front window and saw a silver truck (unknown make, model, or license plate) drive away from the building. A responding officer spoke with the complainant, who stated they did not see anyone near their apartment, or anyone entering the vehicle. Officers patrolled Wymount Terrace looking for the vehicle, but it was not in the area. An officer called the complainant and provided an update on the situation. The complainant stated they were not worried about the problem and would reach out if someone tried to open their front door.
Fall An elderly patient in the Wilkinson Student Center fell backward while in the hallway due to a crowd near a bathroom. They hit their head against a presentation board by the wall. The patient had returned to a lecture in the ballroom when EMS located them. The patient was evaluated and there was no visible injury. The patient refused to be transported to the hospital and was strongly advised to follow up with medical care.
Missing Person Officers, BYU Security, and BYU EMS responded to a report of a missing person, last seen two hours prior at the Benson Building. After a lengthy search, the missing person was located, found to be safe, and was reunited with their spouse.
Property Damage An officer responded to a property damage incident at the CSC. The officer observed damage to the emergency shut-off switch to the freezer system. Further investigation revealed accidental damage caused by workers and equipment that had been moved around. No criminal or suspicious activity was detected. The equipment has been temporarily repaired.
Hit & Run A victim notified police that their vehicle had been damaged while parked and unoccupied at the Y-Trailhead parking lot. A BYU officer found security camera footage that captured the collision.
The suspect was located at their residence by the Lehi Police Department, and a Lehi Police officer served the suspect with a citation for leaving the scene of an accident on behalf of the BYU Police officer. The case was referred to the Provo City Prosecutor's Office and the suspect was cited to the Provo City Justice Court. The victim received relevant insurance information.
Fall An officer was dispatched to the Marriott Center for a report of an individual who fell during Education Week. The officer arrived with BYU EMS. BYU EMS treated and evaluated the patient. The patient had tripped over an orange wire cover that was on the sidewalk and hurt their knee and elbow. The patient and their spouse decided to take the patient to an InstaCare. The patient was later released. No further action was taken.
Theft; Bike An officer took a report of a delayed bicycle theft from the area of the LSB bike racks. An officer contacted the victim via phone and documented this incident. The bike was locked to an interior bike rack that has security cameras. A photo of the suspect has been located and officers are working on identifying and locating suspects. This case is under further investigation.
Welfare Check A concerned person reported six elderly people standing by the Tanner building for 30 minutes waiting for the Education Week Shuttle. Officers checked the Tanner building along West Campus Drive to Campus Lane but did not find the elderly people. An officer contacted the shuttle drivers at the MOA, who also drove the route looking for anyone stranded, but they did not see anyone. No further information was available.
