Police Beat • 12/05/2024 Skip to main content

Police Beat • 12/05/2024

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An officer was asked to contact the complainant regarding a stolen scooter from the bike racks north of the Jesse Knight Building. The officer started looking for video footage of the incident but was contacted by the complainant, who advised that he located his scooter at his house and that police assistance was no longer needed.

Theft
BYU Police were dispatched to investigate a theft that had been reported with a delay in Lot 16. The reporting individual stated that his scooter had been stolen sometime within the past two weeks. The officer reviewed camera footage but was unable to locate any evidence of the theft.

Medical
An officer, along with Brigham Young University Emergency Medical Services (BYU EMS) and Provo Fire, responded to Heritage Halls Building #13 following a report of a sick person. The officer stood by to grant access to the building for medical personnel as they arrived. The patient was ultimately transported in their personal vehicle.

Suspicious Circumstance
BYU Police responded to a call for service regarding two males seen climbing a ladder near a female dormitory in Heritage Halls. Officers contacted the individuals, who stated they were leaving a box of crackers on the window as a gift for the female resident, explaining they intended to do something funny and nice for her. Officers educated the males about privacy concerns related to being near a female dorm and cautioned them about the potential perceptions and issues arising from their actions. No further action was taken.

Suspicious Circumstance
Report from BYU Security regarding an open roof hatch alarm at the Kimball Tower building. Security also observed a small tent on the roof. Officers responded and accessed the roof hatch and roof area. A small tent was observed near some equipment. The tent contained construction items and equipment consistent with other items in the area associated with ongoing work. The structure appears to be used for housing items to protect them from the weather. No additional criminal or suspicious activity was detected. The roof hatch was secured, and the alarm was reset. No further police action is anticipated at this time.

Suspicious Circumstance
Officers responded to the area around the Hinckley Building following a report of a sound resembling a gunshot. The area behind and west of the location was searched on foot and in patrol vehicles by the responding officers. Nothing out of the ordinary was observed or heard. Officers continued patrols in the area during the evening hours, and no further incidents were reported.

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