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Police Beat • 10/07/2024

Medical
The officer responded to the Richards Building regarding a student who had been receiving an IV and had passed out. The student stated that he usually was not nervous about needles but became lightheaded after listening to other students receiving their IVs. When they attempted to give him an IV, he lost consciousness. Provo Fire responded, assessed the situation, and medically cleared the individual, who then remained on campus.

Theft
An officer was dispatched to contact the complainant regarding a delayed report of a stolen wallet. The complainant indicated that he was certain his wallet had been stolen the previous week and mentioned that his cards had been used fraudulently. The officer completed the initial report and is referring it to the investigation team for follow-up.

Accident
An accident occurred in lot 53. It was very minor, and a report was filed. The drivers both exchanged insurance information.

Welfare Check
A concerned observer noticed an 18-year-old female walking between the Law and Heritage Central Buildings when they saw a 20-year-old man slow down, turn around, and follow her. The complainant described the man as possibly Hispanic, about 5'6", heavyset, and wearing a gray polo-style shirt. He walked strangely, not bending his knees. The complainant reported the incident in case something happened later and mentioned that the observation occurred about 20 minutes before making the report. Several officers checked the area around the Law and Heritage Central buildings but did not find anyone matching the description, and no other reports were received.

Welfare Check
A professor reported that a student informed her that another female student was rubbing her arm with a knife during the opening prayer in class. The professor was advised by someone in CAPS to report the incident to the police. A police officer contacted the student in question, who stated that she did not have a knife and that she might have been holding a pen at the time. The officer took no further action.

Citizen Contact
The officer was contacted by a supervisor in the security department, who requested the release of a scooter that had been impounded. The scooter, which was released, was a grey and black PRO model with impound tag #020544. It had been impounded earlier in the day by BYU Security. The owner was upset that the lock had been cut and wanted to know if she could receive assistance in securing a new lock.

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