Welfare Check An officer was dispatched for a welfare check via phone. The officer successfully contacted the subject, who reported that everything was fine. The subject also stated that she was withdrawing from school. She mentioned that contact had been made with the original complainant on 10/11/2024. The officer then reached out to the original complainant, who confirmed this information.
Lost Property An officer responded to the Richards Building regarding a lost property report filed on September 27, 2024. The officer reviewed the video footage but did not find the missing property; however, he did observe custodial staff in the area. The officer did not see anyone packing the missing shoes during the timeframe between when the complainant left and when they returned to look for the shoes. The complainant will check with custodial.
Citizen Contact BYU police were informed that a student wished to speak with an officer regarding a sexual assault. The student had inquiries about the process of filing a police report, the court system, and how BYU handles incident reporting. She did not provide specific details about the sexual assault, indicating that she was seeking information at this time. The student was given contact information for BYU PD's victim advocate as well as Title IX resources. She stated that she would consider her options and would call back if she decided to report the incident. Additionally, BYU's victim advocate was informed of the interaction in case the student chooses to proceed with a report.
Welfare Check An officer responded to the Wilkinson Center regarding a possible transient man lying on the grass. Upon arrival, the officer contacted and identified the individual, who had just been released from jail. The man requested a shuttle to the Provo Food and Care Coalition, and the officer arranged for the shuttle service.
Citizen Contact An officer responded to a delayed report of a suspicious male near the apartment complex. The complainant indicated that an individual, wearing shorts and appearing to be in his early 20s with a beard, approached their apartment. The individual then walked in front of their window before continuing north. The complainant chose to report the incident after receiving a timely warning. While there were no cameras in the immediate area, the officer reviewed footage from cameras farther south in the neighborhood and did not observe anyone matching the description.
Information BYU police were dispatched to Lot 4 for a reported hit and run. The reporting party stated he was a witness and was not involved in the incident. The witness reported that he observed a vehicle hit another vehicle while backing out of a parking stall. He provided a description of the vehicle and indicated where the vehicles were parked. Officers responded to the area, but both supposedly involved vehicles had already left. This report will be closed until further information is obtained.
Threatening On October 14, 2024, at 1800 hours, the reporting party stated that he was meeting with his in-laws for a custody exchange outside the BYU Police Department near the north entrance. He reported that during the exchange, he felt threatened by his ex-father-in-law, who, while not making any verbal threats, stood so close to him that it caused him concern. Officers responded and are investigating the claim.
Fire-Gas Smell BYU police were dispatched to Wymount Terrace due to a reported gas odor. An officer responded to the apartment, accompanied by BYU EMS and Provo Fire, to investigate the situation. Provo Fire used a CO measurement device to check the apartment and confirmed that no gas was present anywhere inside the residence. The tenant was evaluated by BYU medical personnel and was released at the scene.
Disturbance The officer was dispatched to the area of the Creamery on Ninth due to a complaint about loud music. When the officer arrived, no one was present, and there was no music playing. After checking the area, the officer cleared.
