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Police Beat • 10/20/2026

Medical
An officer responded to the Heating Plant for a report of a male BYU student who had passed out while touring the facility with his class. The student was caught before he fell and did not strike his head or sustain any injuries. BYU EMS and Provo EMS evaluated the student on scene. After assessment, the student was released and no further medical treatment was required.

Medical
An officer responded to the Benson Building for a report of an unconscious student. Upon arrival, BYU EMS was already on scene and attending to the student, who had regained consciousness. BYU EMS and Provo EMS evaluated the student and determined no further medical treatment was necessary. The student was released on scene.

Fire Alarm
An officer responded to a fire alarm at the Physical Heating Plant after receiving a report from the Security Dispatch Center. While enroute, dispatch advised that the alarm had been canceled and notified the officer that a response was no longer needed. The officer canceled the response, and no further action was taken

Theft
An officer returned a phone call to a complainant regarding an attempted scooter theft from a bike rack at Wyview Park Apartments. The complainant reported that an unknown suspect damaged and destroyed two of the scooter's locks while attempting to steal it. A third lock was also damaged but prevented the theft from being completed. No suspect information is available at this time, and the incident was documented.

Theft
An officer took a report of a stolen e-scooter from the Wyview area. The complainant reported that the scooter had been taken some time earlier that day or during the previous night and that it had been locked at the time of the theft. The officer contacted the complainant by phone and documented the incident. Surveillance cameras in the area are being reviewed for potential leads. The case remains under investigation.

Accident
An officer took a report of a hit-and-run accident involving a vehicle that was parked in Lot 37. The complainant discovered that their vehicle had been damaged by an unknown vehicle while unattended. A review of available surveillance footage did not identify the incident, and there is no suspect vehicle information at this time. The incident was documented, and the case is inactive pending further leads.

Carbon Monoxide Alarm
An officer responded to a fire alarm at Heritage Halls Building 9. Upon arrival, the officer determined that a resident had burned food while cooking, causing smoke that activated the alarm. No emergency was found, and the incident was cleared without further action.

Accident – Hit and Run
An officer took a report of a hit-and-run accident involving a vehicle that was parked in Lot 33. The complainant discovered damage to the vehicle after it had been struck by an unknown vehicle while unattended. There is no video surveillance coverage in the area, and no suspect information is available at this time. The incident was documented, and the case is inactive pending further leads.

Suspicious
On 10/20/2026 an officer was dispatched to the area of the Museum of Art to the report of a suspicious male. The male was described as wearing a red jacket and talking to himself or into a microphone. The call was delayed by 30 minutes. The officer checked the are but did not locate the individual.

Fire – Gas Smell
An officer responded to Heritage Halls Building 4103 for a report of a possible gas odor. Residents reported smelling gas and experiencing headaches. Provo Fire responded to the scene and assessed the building but found no detectable traces of natural gas. No hazards were identified, and no further action was required.

Welfare Check
Officers responded to a welfare check involving a female student who was reported to have possibly taken an excessive amount of medication. The reporting party stated that his girlfriend had told him she had taken several Benadryl tablets because she was upset. Officers contacted the student, who explained that she had not taken any medication and had made the statement while upset after learning about relationship issues. She was given resource information for assistance if needed.

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