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Police Beat • 09/05/2026

Lockout
A BYU officer responded to Lot 41 for a lockout. The complainant and other employees had been setting up equipment for the football game and found the gate locked when they attempted to leave. The officer opened the gate so they could exit.

Door Alarm
Officers responded to a forced door alarm at the USB. They located a BYU employee preparing for the football game. The employee’s identity was verified, the door was secured, and the alarm was cleared.

Trespassing
Officers responded to LaVell Edwards Stadium after security observed two males jumping the fence. Officers located and identified the individuals just outside the stadium. They were not acting maliciously but made a poor decision. Both were issued warning citations and escorted off campus. Officers conducted additional perimeter and interior checks and found nothing suspicious.

Duress Alarm
Officers responded to a panic alarm that had been delayed for three days. No one was in the area, and none of the switches had been activated. To clear the alarm, the officer activated and reset the switch. Security advised the alarm system had been down for three days.

Information
An officer responded to a complaint about sidewalk chalk artwork near the Botany Pond bike racks. No chalk markings were found on BYU‑owned property. Artwork was observed near the crosswalk and bike racks. Photos were taken; no violations were found, and no further action was required.

Door Alarm
Officers responded to a delayed door alarm at the ROTC Building. The basement armory door had been held open, and security did not have access to check the area. Officers found no one inside and confirmed all interior doors were secure.

CO Alarm
Officers responded to a CO alarm at Wyview. Tenants were cooking and using their oven when the alarm activated. Provo Fire detected readings of 38 ppm and 45 ppm. Windows were opened to ventilate the apartment, and BYU Housing was notified.

Burn
Officers were dispatched to the MTC for a medical call after a patient spilled boiling water on her foot in the cafeteria. Officers and EMS were canceled after the patient left with her mother to the hospital.

Door Alarm
An officer entered a secured door using a code, but an electrical issue triggered an alarm. The officer inspected the area, confirmed the door was secure, and reported the incident. Security has been made aware of the issue.

Lost Property
Officers responded by phone to a report of a lost wallet at BYU Outdoors Unlimited. The victim lost the wallet after exiting their vehicle between 1630 and 1700. There are no working cameras in the lot, and the wallet has not been found or turned in.

Accident Hit & Run
A vehicle was struck while parked in Lot 23 near Heritage Halls. The owner had no suspect information. Officers are reviewing camera footage to identify the suspect vehicle.

Suspicious
Officers responded to a report of a suspicious person possibly hiding behind vehicles near the SFH. The area was checked, but the individual was not found.

Alarm
Officers responded to a door alarm at the ULB. The building was found to be secure, with no one inside.

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