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Police Beat • 09/17/2025

Sick Person
An officer responded to Wyview Park 14 in response to a report of a sick person. Upon arrival, the officer found a female student who had been released from the hospital earlier that evening after giving birth to a child via C-section. She experienced some complications following the birth and was feeling discomfort. Provo Fire responded and assessed the patient. Finding no reason to transport her to the hospital. She was also told to follow up with her doctor.

Accident
A minor accident occurred in lot 19 in front of the Marriott Center. A report was filed.

Welfare Check
BYU Police were dispatched to a welfare check at the JKB. A student reported that she had received a concerning text message from her friend and wanted to notify law enforcement. An officer met with the student, who advised that he was not suicidal and did not have a plan to harm himself. The student mentioned that he was overwhelmed with school and work responsibilities but was already aware of CAPS and the counseling options available to him, as he had used them in the past. He appreciated the concern and stated that he would notify the appropriate people if he became suicidal.

Information
BYU Police were dispatched to the HRCN building regarding a possible vehicle theft. The reporting party believed that one of their department's golf carts had been stolen. Shortly after speaking with the owner, the golf cart was located near another building on campus, and the owner was notified of its location.

Accident
A vehicle pulled out of his parking stall and said that he had turned too sharply, clipping the bumper of another car. This caused half of the vehicles bumper to come off. The other vehicle had very minimal damage and no injuries were reported. This occurred in lot 59 at the LSB.

Medical
An officer assisted medical personnel with an adult male who had fallen off his bike while going downhill when his chain broke. The male hit his head but never lost consciousness. Medical staff wrapped his head, and he decided to go to the ER with the help of his friend. The medical team locked his bike to a nearby pole, and his friend advised he would pick it up in a couple of hours after the ER visit.

Citizen Contact
BYU Police responded to Lot 45 to assist a vehicle owner after she reported that her car had been scraped. The officer initially could not see any damage to the door, but upon closer inspection, there was very minimal damage that was hardly noticeable. The owner requested that the information be documented but stated she did not need a police report or insurance information.

Found Property
A student found a BYU ID card and brought it to the front desk. The officer contacted the card's owner, and the card was returned. No further action was necessary.

Lost Property
A BYU student reported that he had left his wallet in a rented BYU van during a field trip. The student said that the wallet was tucked between the seats and would be hard to see. The officer was able to identify the van based on the description and located it in van #47 at the motor pool drop-off area. The officer opened the lock box, retrieved the keys to the van, and found the wallet inside. After securing the wallet, the officer returned the keys to the lock box and ensured everything was properly secured. The wallet was later returned to the complainant.

Medical
An officer responded to the Richards Building for a medical call involving a student who had fallen while skateboarding and required medical attention. The student was assessed by Provo Fire and BYU EMS and was later released. He was accompanied by a friend who provided him with a ride home.

Medical
A BYU student experienced a fainting spell during a social gathering at the Cannon Center conference room. The individual began to feel faint and temporarily lost consciousness. A friend quickly called for medical assistance, prompting responses from Provo Fire and BYU EMS. After assessment, the student was cleared to return to his dorm room accompanied by a friend.

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