Mental Subject Student security reported a male, possibly homeless, yelling on the east side of the Richards building late at night. Officers responded and walked through the area but didn't hear or see the subject. After seeing the male, the security officers went into the Richards building where they felt safe before calling police, so they did not see where the subject went. The individual was not located.
Theft; Bike A complainant locked his bicycle, IKE, Green and black, Kent, 700C Road Tech, valued at $300 to a bike rack in Wyview Park. The bike was parked yesterday at 4 pm, and today at 10 am, the complainant noticed the bike was gone and his cable lock had been cut and was left behind. The bike was stolen from the bike rack on the north/west corner of building 16. There are no surveillance cameras on that bike rack and there are no suspects currently. The complainant did not have the serial number for the bike, so it has not been listed with the National Crime Information Center.
Fire Investigation Officers responded to a leaking fire hydrant across the road from the William H. Snow building. Provo Fire flushed the hydrant, which slowed the leak but did not resolve the issue. The officer requested dispatch to notify the water department or someone in physical facilities to address the problem. No further action was taken
Citizen Contact A police officer took a report from a concerned citizen who discovered that her vehicle's tailpipes had been filled with food wrappers. Fortunately, no damage was done. The responding officer will review surveillance cameras in the area, and this case is under further investigation.
Welfare Check An officer was dispatched to Heritage Halls to check on a student who had not answered her phone after informing her parents that she was taking insulin due to low blood sugar. The officer arrived at the apartment and spoke with the student, who stated that she was feeling well, and had been asleep. Her phone was also not charging. The officer then communicated this information to the student's parents.
Dumpster Fire An officer responded to the area of Wymount Terrace building #5 on a report of smoke coming from a garbage container. The Officer arrived and found that there were no flames observed inside the container. Provo Fire Department arrived and found that unknown individuals had put hot coals in the garbage causing material in the garbage to begin to smolder. Provo Fire was able to soak the smoldering items with water until there was no longer a hazard.
Intoxication Officers were notified of an alcohol-related offense during a BYU football game at Lavell Edwards Stadium. They encountered two males who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. The officers escorted the individuals out of the stadium and issued citations for disorderly conduct and public intoxication. The two males subsequently left BYU's property. This case will be referred to the Provo City Attorney's Office for review of potential charges.
Traffic Stop While driving westbound on University Parkway, a police officer observed a white BMW sedan without a license plate also traveling westbound on University Parkway. The officer initiated a traffic stop. After checking the driver’s information, it was discovered that the driver had an active warrant for his arrest. The driver was subsequently arrested and booked into the Utah County Jail.
