Suspicious On October 17, 2024, at 0007 hours, the Resident Assistant of Heritage 11 observed an adult male wearing black clothing and a motorcycle helmet walking around the outside of Building 11 and waiting near the entrance, acting suspiciously. The Resident Assistant was aware of a statement from BYU Police regarding suspicious activity in the area and reported the behavior. Officers conducted extra patrols in the area but were unable to locate the suspect. They continued their extra patrols at Heritage throughout the shift.
Medical An officer was dispatched to assist with a medical situation at Heritage Halls near the basketball court between buildings 9 and 10 for a female student who had injured her head. It was reported that she stood up too quickly and accidentally hit another student in the mouth, resulting in his tooth puncturing her head and causing a very minor wound. Provo Fire responded and assessed her injury as very minor, determining that she did not require medical attention.
Accident Rollover On October 17, 2024, at 0335 hours, a traffic accident occurred at the roundabout on the BYU campus, at the intersection of East Campus Drive and 1100 North. The vehicle entered the roundabout traveling northbound on East Campus Drive at a high rate of speed, struck the curb, and became airborne, clearing the roundabout. It then broke a large tree in the center before landing on the opposite side of the roundabout. After contacting the vehicle owner, it was discovered that the vehicle had been stolen from her residence at 390 North 700 East in Provo. The vehicle owner is filing a stolen vehicle report with the Provo Police. An occupant of the vehicle was seen fleeing the scene northbound through the BYU campus. The suspect was apprehended by the Provo Police at 350 North 50 East in Provo and taken into custody. See Provo PD case 24PR22921.
Accident Officer documented an accident that occurred in Lot 37 involving a motor vehicle in transit and a parked vehicle. There were no injuries and both vehicles remained operable. Owners of the vehicles both were e-mailed driver exchange forms.
Medical An officer was dispatched to the JKB following a report of a female student experiencing a seizure. The officer arrived on the scene with BYU EMS and Provo Fire. The officer stood by and assisted as needed. The patient was not transported by EMS but was released to a parent who had arrived on the scene.
Nuisance A female student called the police to report that a male with a suitcase on campus made her feel uncomfortable by commenting on her beauty, asking her name, and talking about her hair. Campus police located the individual and discovered that he had no legitimate reason to be on campus; he was a homeless man from Salt Lake County. The police subsequently dismissed him from the campus and warned not to return.
Sex Offense An officer was contacted by a complainant regarding a delayed report of suspicious activity at the Wilkinson Center. The complainant reported that a male subject was believed to be taking inappropriate pictures or videos of her. The officer was able to locate the incident using the video surveillance system. In the footage, it is clearly visible that the male was using his cell phone to capture inappropriate images up her skirt. Video footage was requested. The victim was emailed a witness statement to complete. Contact was made with the investigation lieutenant, who was informed of the situation, and the victim’s advocate was also updated.
Lost Property A student reported that her AirPods were lost or stolen from the second floor of the LSB sometime between 11:15 and 12:15 today. She mentioned that her AirPods are still tracking around the LSB, but with a large radius, making it difficult for her to locate them. The officer recommended that the student check with LSB Building Care to find the AirPods. The student later texted the officer, stating that she had found her AirPods at the Building Care Lost and Found. No further action is necessary.
Criminal Mischief A police officer responded to a report of a possible delayed criminal mischief that had occurred at Miller Park. The officer arrived and found multiple trash cans toppled over along with a large ice machine that the officer estimated was worth more than $2000.00. The officer documented the scene and will review camera footage. This case will be referred to the Investigations Division.
Unsecure Premises A police officer responded to a report of an unsecured exterior door at the Hinkley Center. Upon arrival, the officer discovered that the door could not be locked. The officer attempted to use multiple keys to secure the door but was unsuccessful. The officer then notified dispatch that access services would need to be called to secure the door. No further actions were taken.
Accident Report of a hit-and-run incident in Parking Lot #37, located north of the Indoor Practice Field (IPF). An officer responded and contacted the owner of the damaged vehicle. The officer observed the reported damage and documented the incident. The vehicle had been parked in that location while its occupants attended a women’s soccer game. The suspect vehicle is possibly white, based on paint transfer found at the scene. As of now, there is no known suspect vehicle or driver. The case is under investigation.
