Theft A delayed report regarding the theft of property from the Missionary Training Center. MTC security reported that a student is missing some personal items. The incident is believed to have occurred on Thursday, November 21, 2024. The personal items were taken while unattended. The case is currently under investigation.
Medical An officer responded to the Richards Building on a person who slipped and fell on the ice. Provo and BYU EMS attended to the person providing first aid, and the patient was released on the scene.
Information An officer took an information report at Kimball Tower. A professor reported a wrapped gift missing from their office between August and November. The professor does not remember what the gift was or its price but only wanted to report it as missing.
Medical Report of an ambulance assist after an elderly male fell on BYU campus. An officer responded to the location and contacted the patient, who had a bloody nose. The officer provided aid and comfort until Provo and BYU EMS arrived on the scene. The subject was transported to Utah Valley Hospital with minor injuries related to the fall. He was on campus working in the Family History Center. There was no obvious reason for the fall other than a possible trip or misstep. Risk Management was not involved.
Medical The BYU Police were dispatched to assist with a medical emergency, along with BYU EMS and the Provo Fire Department. A male student was experiencing a possible allergic reaction and had requested medical attention. EMS personnel evaluated the student and cleared him according to their protocol. The male denied any further medical assistance and refused transport to a hospital.
Information BYU Police were dispatched to a reported hit-and-run in Lot 26. An officer responded to the area and met with the complainant. Although some sort of substance was found on the vehicle, there was no evidence that a hit-and-run had occurred. The nature of the report was changed from a hit-and-run to an informational report.
Accident An officer responded to Food 2 Go for a traffic accident. The driver of a vehicle attempting to park accidentally stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake, causing the car to crash into the building's front glass doors and resulting in damage. There were no injuries; only property damage occurred to the car and the glass doors of the building. The vehicle was towed, an accident report was filed, and Risk Management was notified. They are working with the building supervisor to secure the premises.
Fraud BYU police took a report of an internet scam that occurred on Facebook Marketplace. The complainant had sent money via Venmo for a fraudulent apartment that was listed for sale. The officer took the report and educated the complainant on scam detection and ways she may be able to recover her money.
Criminal Mischief Report of vandalism/graffiti on a bathroom stall in the Tanner Building. An officer responded, took photographs, and documented the incident. The incident is believed to have occurred recently, possibly since last week. It was reported by a student to building maintenance. Building maintenance will be contacted promptly for removal.
Found Property The complainant found a wallet near the University Press Building and wanted to turn it in. An officer met with the complainant and took the wallet for safekeeping. The police dispatch contacted the owner of the wallet, informing him that it was at the police station. The owner, who had attended the BYU basketball game on Saturday when he lost it, mentioned that he wasn't sure when he could return to the university to pick it up. Therefore, the wallet was booked into evidence to hold for the owner. It contained several credit cards, a driver's license, and a Costco card.
