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Police Beat • 12/26/2025 - 12/29/2025
Suspicious
The complainant reported observing an individual in a building they believed to be closed. The individual was not a student and was found in a common area using a computer. The person was identified as a former employee of BYU but was not currently affiliated as a student or employee. The individual stated they were there to find a quiet place to study. They departed the area without any further incident.
Unsecure Door
During a routine patrol, an officer discovered the northwest roll-up door at the IPF open while the building was otherwise closed. Security dispatch confirmed that there were no alarm alerts related to the door at that time. The officer inspected the premises and verified that all other doors were securely closed. The officer then closed the roll-up door and did not take any further action.
Unsecured Door
While on foot patrol at the Brewster Building officers discovered a door that was unsecured. The door appeared to have a malfunctioning electronic lock. Dispatch was notified of the door location and submitted a repair request.
Welfare Check
Two males were found sleeping on the couch and floor at the library. A security sergeant was notified, who stated that his security team would check on them and inform us if further assistance was needed. The situation was resolved peacefully without any incident.
Campus Alarms and Building Lockouts
During the reporting period, officers provided support to the campus community and BYU security by responding to a total of 13 building alarms and nine lockouts.
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The complainant reported observing an individual in a building they believed to be closed. The individual was not a student and was found in a common area using a computer. The person was identified as a former employee of BYU but was not currently affiliated as a student or employee. The individual stated they were there to find a quiet place to study. They departed the area without any further incident.
Unsecure Door
During a routine patrol, an officer discovered the northwest roll-up door at the IPF open while the building was otherwise closed. Security dispatch confirmed that there were no alarm alerts related to the door at that time. The officer inspected the premises and verified that all other doors were securely closed. The officer then closed the roll-up door and did not take any further action.
Unsecured Door
While on foot patrol at the Brewster Building officers discovered a door that was unsecured. The door appeared to have a malfunctioning electronic lock. Dispatch was notified of the door location and submitted a repair request.
Welfare Check
Two males were found sleeping on the couch and floor at the library. A security sergeant was notified, who stated that his security team would check on them and inform us if further assistance was needed. The situation was resolved peacefully without any incident.
Campus Alarms and Building Lockouts
During the reporting period, officers provided support to the campus community and BYU security by responding to a total of 13 building alarms and nine lockouts.
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Police Beat • 12/25/2025
Animal Problem
Police officers responded to Maeser Hill after a caller reported an injured deer on a walking trail. The complainant observed the deer, which appeared to have a broken leg, as it moved off the trail and laid down in nearby bushes along with other deer. Officers checked the area later but were unable to locate the animal, as it had left the scene.
Suspicious
A caller reported a suspicious bag found on the Y Trail. Officers located the bag and discovered it contained a sleeping bag. Since the area is known to be used by homeless individuals for sleeping, the sleeping bag was safely taken to the Food and Care Coalition.
Campus Lockouts
Officers responded to two lockout incidents at Heritage Halls to assist students who were unable to access their buildings.
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Police officers responded to Maeser Hill after a caller reported an injured deer on a walking trail. The complainant observed the deer, which appeared to have a broken leg, as it moved off the trail and laid down in nearby bushes along with other deer. Officers checked the area later but were unable to locate the animal, as it had left the scene.
Suspicious
A caller reported a suspicious bag found on the Y Trail. Officers located the bag and discovered it contained a sleeping bag. Since the area is known to be used by homeless individuals for sleeping, the sleeping bag was safely taken to the Food and Care Coalition.
Campus Lockouts
Officers responded to two lockout incidents at Heritage Halls to assist students who were unable to access their buildings.
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Police Beat • 12/23/2025 - 12/24/2025
Citizen Contact
A woman came into the police station to report a lengthy case of harassment and stalking that has spanned multiple locations across the country. She has previously filed reports with other nearby police departments, but despite the lack of concrete evidence to support her claims, she requested that the police make a report for documentation.
Lost Property
A police officer responded by phone to a complainant regarding a suspected lost sum of cash at BYU, estimated between $200 and $300. The complainant was unsure of the exact amount and believed the money could be in the MC, CONE, or WSC buildings. They had already contacted the CONE and left a note and spoke with custodial staff at the WSC. The complainant planned to follow up with the MC and WSC the next day to see if the money had been turned in. The officer also checked the MC area where the complainant had been.
Trespassing
A group of 14 men was observed trespassing and playing soccer on the RB intramural soccer field after climbing through or over the west side gate. Officers responded, spoke with the individuals, and confirmed they saw the no trespassing signs upon entry. Everyone was escorted off the field, and warnings were issued to all involved.
Family Problem
Neighbors reported hearing yelling and screaming from apartment 518 in building 8F at the Wymount Terrace apartments. Officers responded to the scene and spoke with a husband and wife, who confirmed they had a verbal argument but assured there was no physical violence. They were provided with contact information for counseling and resources to help address their situation.
Campus Alarms and Building Lockouts
During this reporting period, officers responded to six building alarms and four lockouts, providing assistance to BYU security and supporting the campus community.
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A woman came into the police station to report a lengthy case of harassment and stalking that has spanned multiple locations across the country. She has previously filed reports with other nearby police departments, but despite the lack of concrete evidence to support her claims, she requested that the police make a report for documentation.
Lost Property
A police officer responded by phone to a complainant regarding a suspected lost sum of cash at BYU, estimated between $200 and $300. The complainant was unsure of the exact amount and believed the money could be in the MC, CONE, or WSC buildings. They had already contacted the CONE and left a note and spoke with custodial staff at the WSC. The complainant planned to follow up with the MC and WSC the next day to see if the money had been turned in. The officer also checked the MC area where the complainant had been.
Trespassing
A group of 14 men was observed trespassing and playing soccer on the RB intramural soccer field after climbing through or over the west side gate. Officers responded, spoke with the individuals, and confirmed they saw the no trespassing signs upon entry. Everyone was escorted off the field, and warnings were issued to all involved.
Family Problem
Neighbors reported hearing yelling and screaming from apartment 518 in building 8F at the Wymount Terrace apartments. Officers responded to the scene and spoke with a husband and wife, who confirmed they had a verbal argument but assured there was no physical violence. They were provided with contact information for counseling and resources to help address their situation.
Campus Alarms and Building Lockouts
During this reporting period, officers responded to six building alarms and four lockouts, providing assistance to BYU security and supporting the campus community.
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Police Beat • 12/22/2025
Suspicious
A police officer observed a vehicle with its trunk and driver door open parked next to an auto shop business just off campus, where the lights were mostly off except for background lighting. Inside, a male was present. Upon contact, he was identified as the business owner's son, who had keys to the building. Although he is a parolee with a criminal history, everything checked out, and no violations were observed at this time. Provo PD responded and documented the situation.
Medical
A male basketball player at the MTC gymnasium collapsed suddenly during a game, prompting officers and Provo Fire personnel to respond. Arriving on scene, officers found the individual already receiving CPR from emergency responders. He was then transported by ambulance to Utah Valley Hospital for further care. His parents were contacted by the MTC and emergency personnel. The cause of the collapse remains unknown.
Accident – Lot 26
A BYU police officer responded to a single-vehicle accident in the new parking lot west of the JRCB. The driver of a black Ford Expedition drove into a raised concrete pit while pulling out diagonally from a stall. The vehicle was later towed by AM/PM Towing with AAA.
Information
A BYU officer discovered a vehicle running in Lot 16. After inspecting the area, they found no one nearby and confirmed the vehicle's campus affiliation, noting a citation marked as "deferred missionary." While checking another vehicle, the officer observed the vehicle in question leaving the area.
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A police officer observed a vehicle with its trunk and driver door open parked next to an auto shop business just off campus, where the lights were mostly off except for background lighting. Inside, a male was present. Upon contact, he was identified as the business owner's son, who had keys to the building. Although he is a parolee with a criminal history, everything checked out, and no violations were observed at this time. Provo PD responded and documented the situation.
Medical
A male basketball player at the MTC gymnasium collapsed suddenly during a game, prompting officers and Provo Fire personnel to respond. Arriving on scene, officers found the individual already receiving CPR from emergency responders. He was then transported by ambulance to Utah Valley Hospital for further care. His parents were contacted by the MTC and emergency personnel. The cause of the collapse remains unknown.
Accident – Lot 26
A BYU police officer responded to a single-vehicle accident in the new parking lot west of the JRCB. The driver of a black Ford Expedition drove into a raised concrete pit while pulling out diagonally from a stall. The vehicle was later towed by AM/PM Towing with AAA.
Information
A BYU officer discovered a vehicle running in Lot 16. After inspecting the area, they found no one nearby and confirmed the vehicle's campus affiliation, noting a citation marked as "deferred missionary." While checking another vehicle, the officer observed the vehicle in question leaving the area.
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Police Beat • 12/20/2025 - 12/21/2025
Welfare Check
An officer was dispatched to Heritage Halls, Building 16, to conduct a welfare check. A parent requested the check for their daughter, who has a flight in a few hours and has not been answering calls or text messages. Officers contacted the student, who appeared to have been sleeping. She was advised to contact her parents and stated that she did not need any assistance.
Suspicious
An officer was dispatched to the Wilkinson Student Center regarding a suspicious person/transient issue. The complainant reported that a transient had been sitting near the ballroom but had not caused any problems or issues. Upon arrival, officers contacted the individual, who was sitting and trying to stay warm. The individual was not causing any disturbances and was simply sitting in a chair, minding his own business. Officers advised him that he was welcome to stay as long as he was not causing a disturbance and could remain until the building closed.
Campus Alarms
Officers assisted with 12 building alarms and responded to 8 lockouts, supporting BYU security during the holiday weekends.
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An officer was dispatched to Heritage Halls, Building 16, to conduct a welfare check. A parent requested the check for their daughter, who has a flight in a few hours and has not been answering calls or text messages. Officers contacted the student, who appeared to have been sleeping. She was advised to contact her parents and stated that she did not need any assistance.
Suspicious
An officer was dispatched to the Wilkinson Student Center regarding a suspicious person/transient issue. The complainant reported that a transient had been sitting near the ballroom but had not caused any problems or issues. Upon arrival, officers contacted the individual, who was sitting and trying to stay warm. The individual was not causing any disturbances and was simply sitting in a chair, minding his own business. Officers advised him that he was welcome to stay as long as he was not causing a disturbance and could remain until the building closed.
Campus Alarms
Officers assisted with 12 building alarms and responded to 8 lockouts, supporting BYU security during the holiday weekends.
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Police Beat • 12/19/2025
Vehicle Impound
An officer responded to Lot 52 near Building 10B at Wymount Terrace to impound a 2016 Nissan Sentra that had been abandoned by a former student for over six months. The vehicle had previously been tagged for removal by officers, and attempts to contact the registered owner were unsuccessful.
Accident
This was a delayed report of a hit-and-run accident at the Riviera Apartments. An officer contacted the reporting party by phone and documented the incident. No injuries were reported, and the subject vehicle was parked and unoccupied at the time of the collision. Damage was limited to minor cosmetic issues, and only limited suspect vehicle information was initially available. During the investigation, the officer located the other involved vehicle and identified the responsible party. The incident was determined to be unintentional, and both parties exchanged information.
Property Damage
An officer was dispatched to Lot 50 regarding a collision involving two BYU vehicles in a parking lot. No injuries were reported. The driver stated that he accidentally backed into a parked, unoccupied delivery truck. The van sustained damage to the rear doors, and the truck’s lift gate was bent. The officer took photographs of both vehicles and uploaded them to the case. The driver was referred to file a report with his supervisor and BYU Risk Management
Accident
Officers responded to an accident in the parking lot of Building 10C at the Wymount Terrace apartments on BYU campus. Phone contact was made with the complainant, the owner of a parked motorcycle, who reported that his motorcycle had been struck and no other vehicle was present at the scene. A note was located on the motorcycle containing contact information for the other party, an explanation of the accident, and a willingness to compensate the motorcycle owner for the damage. A copy of the note was provided to the complainant so he could contact the other party.
Welfare Check
Officers responded to a welfare check involving a male patient who had fallen while walking to his car in the area of East Phillips Lane on BYU campus. Passersby assisted the patient to his vehicle but expressed concerns about his ability to safely drive. Provo Medical was summoned to evaluate the patient. After assessment, the patient was found to be cognizant and aware enough to drive home. Medics released the patient, and officers cleared the call.
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An officer responded to Lot 52 near Building 10B at Wymount Terrace to impound a 2016 Nissan Sentra that had been abandoned by a former student for over six months. The vehicle had previously been tagged for removal by officers, and attempts to contact the registered owner were unsuccessful.
Accident
This was a delayed report of a hit-and-run accident at the Riviera Apartments. An officer contacted the reporting party by phone and documented the incident. No injuries were reported, and the subject vehicle was parked and unoccupied at the time of the collision. Damage was limited to minor cosmetic issues, and only limited suspect vehicle information was initially available. During the investigation, the officer located the other involved vehicle and identified the responsible party. The incident was determined to be unintentional, and both parties exchanged information.
Property Damage
An officer was dispatched to Lot 50 regarding a collision involving two BYU vehicles in a parking lot. No injuries were reported. The driver stated that he accidentally backed into a parked, unoccupied delivery truck. The van sustained damage to the rear doors, and the truck’s lift gate was bent. The officer took photographs of both vehicles and uploaded them to the case. The driver was referred to file a report with his supervisor and BYU Risk Management
Accident
Officers responded to an accident in the parking lot of Building 10C at the Wymount Terrace apartments on BYU campus. Phone contact was made with the complainant, the owner of a parked motorcycle, who reported that his motorcycle had been struck and no other vehicle was present at the scene. A note was located on the motorcycle containing contact information for the other party, an explanation of the accident, and a willingness to compensate the motorcycle owner for the damage. A copy of the note was provided to the complainant so he could contact the other party.
Welfare Check
Officers responded to a welfare check involving a male patient who had fallen while walking to his car in the area of East Phillips Lane on BYU campus. Passersby assisted the patient to his vehicle but expressed concerns about his ability to safely drive. Provo Medical was summoned to evaluate the patient. After assessment, the patient was found to be cognizant and aware enough to drive home. Medics released the patient, and officers cleared the call.
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Police Beat • 12/18/2025
Criminal Mischief
A BYU officer observed vandalism on the south wall of the tunnel beneath University Avenue, near the west side of the ELLB. The officer documented the damage and filed an incident report. Following this, dispatch was contacted and instructed to notify the paint crew, who was assigned to respond and remove the vandalism to restore the area.
Welfare Check
A BYU officer was dispatched to conduct a "Safe Walk" after the individual did not respond or clear the area as expected. The officer arrived at the West Village Basement (WVB), the final destination of the safe walk, and after some time, the subject finally responded to security. The individual indicated that they had arrived safe.
Theft
An officer was dispatched to call the complainant regarding a delayed possible theft of a laptop. The complainant stated that he didn't know the laptop existed until BYU IT did a technology audit and the laptop came up missing. The laptop was listed as stolen in the NCIC database.
Lost Property
Report of a missing key from the JFSB. The caller reported a lost key, employee last known to have access to the key no longer employed, unable to locate or contact.
Medical
An officer responded to a report of chest pains in the men's locker room at the SFH. The patient, a BYU employee, had been working out in the faculty weight room. After showering and preparing to leave, he began experiencing dizziness, nausea, chest pain, and numbness in his hands. Provo Fire paramedics arrived, monitored him briefly, and then transported him to Utah Valley Hospital.
Sex Offense
An officer was dispatched to call the complainant regarding a delayed sexual assault that occurred in Lot 41, west of the Helaman Track and Field complex. The case has been referred to investigations and the victim advocate.
Theft
An officer reviewed a report filed by HBLL security regarding a theft at the library. The incident involved the removal of a yoga ball from behind the Science and Engineering desk. The item was taken by two unknown individuals, who are possibly students.
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A BYU officer observed vandalism on the south wall of the tunnel beneath University Avenue, near the west side of the ELLB. The officer documented the damage and filed an incident report. Following this, dispatch was contacted and instructed to notify the paint crew, who was assigned to respond and remove the vandalism to restore the area.
Welfare Check
A BYU officer was dispatched to conduct a "Safe Walk" after the individual did not respond or clear the area as expected. The officer arrived at the West Village Basement (WVB), the final destination of the safe walk, and after some time, the subject finally responded to security. The individual indicated that they had arrived safe.
Theft
An officer was dispatched to call the complainant regarding a delayed possible theft of a laptop. The complainant stated that he didn't know the laptop existed until BYU IT did a technology audit and the laptop came up missing. The laptop was listed as stolen in the NCIC database.
Lost Property
Report of a missing key from the JFSB. The caller reported a lost key, employee last known to have access to the key no longer employed, unable to locate or contact.
Medical
An officer responded to a report of chest pains in the men's locker room at the SFH. The patient, a BYU employee, had been working out in the faculty weight room. After showering and preparing to leave, he began experiencing dizziness, nausea, chest pain, and numbness in his hands. Provo Fire paramedics arrived, monitored him briefly, and then transported him to Utah Valley Hospital.
Sex Offense
An officer was dispatched to call the complainant regarding a delayed sexual assault that occurred in Lot 41, west of the Helaman Track and Field complex. The case has been referred to investigations and the victim advocate.
Theft
An officer reviewed a report filed by HBLL security regarding a theft at the library. The incident involved the removal of a yoga ball from behind the Science and Engineering desk. The item was taken by two unknown individuals, who are possibly students.
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