Suspicious Officers were dispatched when an individual who appeared to be experiencing homelessness entered the BYU Laundry Building and asked for their backpack to be returned. Laundry staff said that this individual told them they had been arrested a year ago and were hoping to find their backpack. The individual left the Laundry Building without incident. Officers were able to locate the person walking on University Parkway, however, a quick investigation found no cause to detain. Staff reported that the individual was polite and non-threatening. It was determined that no crime had been committed.
Theft Officers were asked to take a report via phone regarding an unknown number of iPads that were stolen from a cabinet in the upstairs reception area of the Taylor Building during the night. Under investigation.
Suspicious Officers were asked to check the area of the student-Athlete Building for a suspicious elderly individual who had been going in and out of the building asking to talk to football coaches. Officers were unable to locate the individual who may have driven away prior to the officer’s arrival.
Suspicious Officers were dispatched to the lobby of the Engineering Building on report of an older individual who appeared to be experiencing homelessness. Officers observed and spoke with the person in question but did not observe anything illegal or concerning. The individual did appear to be experiencing homelessness and was asked if they needed any assistance. They denied the need for help and said they were just resting and putting Band-Aids on their dry toes. The Officers did not see any reason to identify the individual under existing circumstances and cleared, taking no further action.
