Medical Event On 12/6/24, at approximately 10:40 hours, officers were working an event at the Marriott Center when they were contacted regarding a medical issue. The complainant advised that one of her students had a bloody nose and asked if we had any gauze they could use. Officers contacted the on-duty BYU EMTs working at the event, and they responded to assist and treat the patient. A short time later, they cleared and informed the officers that there were no issues, stating that the student simply had a bloody nose and that he was prone to getting them.
Accident An officer was dispatched to BYU Lot #19, the parking lot just north of the Marriott Center, to take a traffic accident report. When the officer arrived, he met with the complainant, who said that she was pulling into a parking stall and accidentally struck a parked vehicle. Her vehicle sustained damage to the front passenger panel and bumper.
Lost Person A child attending Christmas Around the World was reported missing after he decided to leave the event and walk home. Fortunately, he was found by the assistant principal of the school, and no further action was taken."
Suspicious An officer responded to the Talmage building after receiving a report of a suspicious backpack in the bushes. As the officer arrived, it was reported that the individual who owned the backpack had returned and retrieved it. The individual had left the bag in the bushes while going for a jog.
Theft The complainant reported that his Canon R6 camera, camera lens, and camera bag were all taken from the storage area in the South Campus Office Building sometime between October 29 and November 22 of this year. The officer located and reviewed surveillance footage with the complainant but was unable to identify any suspects or other evidentiary leads. The complainant became unsure whether the camera had been left in the storage location after its last use on October 29. The case was referred to investigators.
Information On December 6, 2024, an officer was informed of a possible hit-and-run traffic accident in Lot #26, as reported by a passerby. The officer arrived at the scene and spoke with the driver, who explained that he had realized he was parked too close to the adjacent vehicle, so he moved his vehicle over. He stated that their mirrors had touched but that no damage was sustained. The officer was able to contact the owner of the other vehicle, who responded to check their car. After speaking with both owners, it was determined that no damage was observed and that neither party wished to pursue any further action.
Accident An officer was dispatched to a traffic accident in lot #50 involving a BYU vehicle and a privately owned vehicle. It was reported to the officer that both drivers were backing up when the accident occurred. Information will be gathered from both individuals and added to the case file. Video of the accident was observed and will be requested. Once the video is received, it will be attached to the case file. Both drivers were provided with a case number for the incident.
Citizen Dispute A supervisor of ticket sales reported that an adult male, identified as a BYU employee, yelled at the ticket sales staff and took photos of them when they refused to provide their names. The supervisor-complainant stated that the individual may return on December 6th, and if he does, the employees will call BYU Police to request that he leave. The male subject was contacted, and his account of the incident was collected. This information was provided to the complainant to facilitate the resolution of the incident.
Medical BYU Police, BYU EMS, and Provo Fire responded to Wymount Terrace building 4C when a caller reported that his wife was choking on food. The caller stated that his wife was conscious and breathing, but she felt that her airway was obstructed. The EMTs treated and evaluated the patient before releasing her per their protocols. No further actions were taken.
Citizen Contact An officer took a theft report at the Richards building after a student reported that their belongings had been stolen from a locker. However, after the officer filed the report, the student called back to say they had found their belongings in another locker nearby and had mistakenly thought they were stolen. The officer then updated the report to reflect a citizen contact.
Medical An officer responded to EMS events at the Marriott Center during the Christmas Around the World event. An individual fell down a few stairs and injured her shin inside the arena. EMS treated the patient, and she was then released into the care of her father.
Welfare Check A police officer responded to the Harold B. Lee Library for a welfare check. When the officer arrived, he found that the involved parties had already left the area. Later, the officer was able to speak to both individuals on the phone and confirmed that they were safe.
