Police Beat
Police Beat • 09/29/2023
Information
An officer was assigned by dispatch to call a student about their electric scooter that had been impounded by BYU Security. The supervisor over security stated the e-scooter was locked to a bike and the owner of the bike needed to take their bike. The lock on the scooter was reportedly cut and then the scooter was impounded. The scooter was then returned to the student.
Lost Property
An officer was assigned by dispatch to call a student about a missing pair of AirPod Pros and a pink case. The student said they were in the Tanner Building when they lost them and provided the date and an estimated time. The student said they checked with the Wilkinson Student Center Lost and Found but no AirPods had been turned in. The student will keep checking with Lost and Found.
Suspicious
An officer was dispatched to the area of Lot 34 on report of a suspicious individual possibly looking into vehicles. The officer arrived and checked all the nearby parking lots but was not able to locate anyone matching the description provided.
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An officer was assigned by dispatch to call a student about their electric scooter that had been impounded by BYU Security. The supervisor over security stated the e-scooter was locked to a bike and the owner of the bike needed to take their bike. The lock on the scooter was reportedly cut and then the scooter was impounded. The scooter was then returned to the student.
Lost Property
An officer was assigned by dispatch to call a student about a missing pair of AirPod Pros and a pink case. The student said they were in the Tanner Building when they lost them and provided the date and an estimated time. The student said they checked with the Wilkinson Student Center Lost and Found but no AirPods had been turned in. The student will keep checking with Lost and Found.
Suspicious
An officer was dispatched to the area of Lot 34 on report of a suspicious individual possibly looking into vehicles. The officer arrived and checked all the nearby parking lots but was not able to locate anyone matching the description provided.
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Police Beat • 09/27/2023
Suspicious
An officer was dispatched to the park at Motion Picture Studios for a report of an individual trespassing on the property. The officer approached them and saw a clear pipe on the park bench. The officer confirmed with the individual that the pipe was used for drugs. The officer confiscated the pipe and gave the individual a trespass warning. They left the property without incident and the officer disposed of the drug paraphernalia.
Welfare Check
A concerned person reported a student sitting on the bridge walkway railing and was concerned for their welfare. Officers checked the bridge walkway, but the subject was gone.
Suspicious
An officer responded to the bike racks south of the Richards building on a third-party report that someone was removing one of the bike racks to steal a bike. When officers arrived, no one was removing a bike rack, but one was leaning against a tree. Surveillance footage showed three individuals at the bike racks. The bike rack leaning against the tree was already there, and two of the individuals picked it up and then placed it back against the tree. There was no theft. Two racks were detached from the ground, and one still had a bicycle locked to it. Dispatch submitted a repair request to have the racks replaced or removed.
Drugs
Officers were dispatched to the Ellsworth Building when the reporting party stated they had located multiple items which they believed to be drugs. Officers responded to the area, took possession of the items, and booked them into evidence. The owner of the items is unknown.
Threatening
The university received information that an individual posted what seemed to be a threat of violence toward the campus community. After doing some follow-up, the individual claimed it was a misunderstanding.
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An officer was dispatched to the park at Motion Picture Studios for a report of an individual trespassing on the property. The officer approached them and saw a clear pipe on the park bench. The officer confirmed with the individual that the pipe was used for drugs. The officer confiscated the pipe and gave the individual a trespass warning. They left the property without incident and the officer disposed of the drug paraphernalia.
Welfare Check
A concerned person reported a student sitting on the bridge walkway railing and was concerned for their welfare. Officers checked the bridge walkway, but the subject was gone.
Suspicious
An officer responded to the bike racks south of the Richards building on a third-party report that someone was removing one of the bike racks to steal a bike. When officers arrived, no one was removing a bike rack, but one was leaning against a tree. Surveillance footage showed three individuals at the bike racks. The bike rack leaning against the tree was already there, and two of the individuals picked it up and then placed it back against the tree. There was no theft. Two racks were detached from the ground, and one still had a bicycle locked to it. Dispatch submitted a repair request to have the racks replaced or removed.
Drugs
Officers were dispatched to the Ellsworth Building when the reporting party stated they had located multiple items which they believed to be drugs. Officers responded to the area, took possession of the items, and booked them into evidence. The owner of the items is unknown.
Threatening
The university received information that an individual posted what seemed to be a threat of violence toward the campus community. After doing some follow-up, the individual claimed it was a misunderstanding.
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Police Beat • 09/26/2023
Medical
A student playing intramural sports in the Richards Building twisted their knee. BYU EMS provided a leg wrap, and a friend gave the injured student a ride home.
Medical
An officer responded to the north Intramural field to a medical call. A student injured their knee while playing football. They were examined and treated by BYU EMS and declined transportation to the hospital.
Information
An officer was dispatched to the JKB for a report of delayed harassment. The officer met with the complainant and determined that nothing criminal had occurred. The officer recommended the complainant speak with Title IX and BYU Security. The officer emailed report forms to the complainant and will upload them to the files of the case when they are received.
Recovered stolen Vehicle
BYU Police investigated an abandoned vehicle in Lot 25 at the Creamery on Ninth. The vehicle was found to be stolen out of West Valley earlier that morning. Officers contacted West Valley Police, who were able to track down the owner of the vehicle. The owner responded to BYU to pick up the vehicle.
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A student playing intramural sports in the Richards Building twisted their knee. BYU EMS provided a leg wrap, and a friend gave the injured student a ride home.
Medical
An officer responded to the north Intramural field to a medical call. A student injured their knee while playing football. They were examined and treated by BYU EMS and declined transportation to the hospital.
Information
An officer was dispatched to the JKB for a report of delayed harassment. The officer met with the complainant and determined that nothing criminal had occurred. The officer recommended the complainant speak with Title IX and BYU Security. The officer emailed report forms to the complainant and will upload them to the files of the case when they are received.
Recovered stolen Vehicle
BYU Police investigated an abandoned vehicle in Lot 25 at the Creamery on Ninth. The vehicle was found to be stolen out of West Valley earlier that morning. Officers contacted West Valley Police, who were able to track down the owner of the vehicle. The owner responded to BYU to pick up the vehicle.
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Police Beat • 09/25/2023
Suspicious
A blue Honda Civic with a cargo carrier on top was stolen out of lot 25. The vehicle was parked in the Heritage Hall northeast parking lot, along 900 East. Surveillance cameras show two male suspects taking the vehicle at 02:26 hrs. this morning. An ATL was put out for the vehicle, and it was listed NCIC. The case will be referred to investigations.
Medical
An individual dislocated their shoulder while playing basketball at the Richards building. They were transported to Insta-Care via a private vehicle.
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A blue Honda Civic with a cargo carrier on top was stolen out of lot 25. The vehicle was parked in the Heritage Hall northeast parking lot, along 900 East. Surveillance cameras show two male suspects taking the vehicle at 02:26 hrs. this morning. An ATL was put out for the vehicle, and it was listed NCIC. The case will be referred to investigations.
Medical
An individual dislocated their shoulder while playing basketball at the Richards building. They were transported to Insta-Care via a private vehicle.
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Police Beat • 09/23/2023 to 09/24/2023
Medical
An officer was dispatched to Wyview Park to assist Provo Fire with a medical problem. When the officer arrived, the complainant stated that their two-year-old child was having an allergic reaction and asked Provo Fire to evaluate the child. Provo Fire did so and advised the parent about further treatment. The child did not require emergency transportation.
Suspicious
An officer responded to a report of three college-age individuals peering into residents’ windows at Chipman Hall. The officer searched the area but found no one matching the description provided.
Suspicious
Officers responded to Helman Halls after the License Plate Readers flagged a vehicle with a stolen license plate. While the officers were searching the area, Dispatch found camera footage showing the vehicle leaving Helman Halls quickly after arriving. Officers searched the surrounding area, but the vehicle was not located.
Suspicious
A police officer was dispatched to Helaman Halls on report of potential suspicious activity. The complainant reported that their phone was being tracked by air pods. The officer advised the complainant to try turning off their location service and Bluetooth or restart their phone. The officer advised the complainant to contact Apple if these steps did not work.
Medical
An officer was dispatched to the Jesse Knight Building to assist Provo Fire with a student who had reportedly fainted and experienced a seizure. Provo Fire arrived and evaluated the student; ultimately the student declined further treatment.
Disturbance
An officer was dispatched on report of someone hearing an individual screaming. The officer checked the area and cameras but did not find anything out of the ordinary.
Suspicious
Officers were dispatched for a suspicious individual yelling around Chipman Hall. Officers located the subject who appeared to be high on something. He was checked for warrants. He told officers that he was just happy to be out. Officers asked the subject to leave BYU. He was not combative and left the area.
Criminal Mischief
Officers responded to the J. Reuben Clark Law School Building (JRCB) to a criminal mischief call of a fire extinguisher being expelled on the sidewalk and lawn. Upon arrival, officers were able to locate the suspects and contacted their parents to pick them up. No criminal charges were filed.
Fraud
An officer took a report of financial fraud. The complainant reported having been in contact with a supposed vending machine seller through Facebook Messenger. The complainant reported that after communicating with this seller they agreed on a price and money was paid to this seller through Venmo. The complainant did not receive the merchandise nor was their money returned. This case will be forwarded to the Investigations Division.
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An officer was dispatched to Wyview Park to assist Provo Fire with a medical problem. When the officer arrived, the complainant stated that their two-year-old child was having an allergic reaction and asked Provo Fire to evaluate the child. Provo Fire did so and advised the parent about further treatment. The child did not require emergency transportation.
Suspicious
An officer responded to a report of three college-age individuals peering into residents’ windows at Chipman Hall. The officer searched the area but found no one matching the description provided.
Suspicious
Officers responded to Helman Halls after the License Plate Readers flagged a vehicle with a stolen license plate. While the officers were searching the area, Dispatch found camera footage showing the vehicle leaving Helman Halls quickly after arriving. Officers searched the surrounding area, but the vehicle was not located.
Suspicious
A police officer was dispatched to Helaman Halls on report of potential suspicious activity. The complainant reported that their phone was being tracked by air pods. The officer advised the complainant to try turning off their location service and Bluetooth or restart their phone. The officer advised the complainant to contact Apple if these steps did not work.
Medical
An officer was dispatched to the Jesse Knight Building to assist Provo Fire with a student who had reportedly fainted and experienced a seizure. Provo Fire arrived and evaluated the student; ultimately the student declined further treatment.
Disturbance
An officer was dispatched on report of someone hearing an individual screaming. The officer checked the area and cameras but did not find anything out of the ordinary.
Suspicious
Officers were dispatched for a suspicious individual yelling around Chipman Hall. Officers located the subject who appeared to be high on something. He was checked for warrants. He told officers that he was just happy to be out. Officers asked the subject to leave BYU. He was not combative and left the area.
Criminal Mischief
Officers responded to the J. Reuben Clark Law School Building (JRCB) to a criminal mischief call of a fire extinguisher being expelled on the sidewalk and lawn. Upon arrival, officers were able to locate the suspects and contacted their parents to pick them up. No criminal charges were filed.
Fraud
An officer took a report of financial fraud. The complainant reported having been in contact with a supposed vending machine seller through Facebook Messenger. The complainant reported that after communicating with this seller they agreed on a price and money was paid to this seller through Venmo. The complainant did not receive the merchandise nor was their money returned. This case will be forwarded to the Investigations Division.
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Police Beat • 09/22/2023
Threatening
A complainant reported that they and their spouse are being threatened on social media due to several posts made by a "Black Menances" member. The involved parties have been referred to BYU Title IX and the Office of Belonging.
Suspicious
An officer was dispatched to the area of the Bell Tower for a report of a suspicious individual walking around that was possibly intoxicated. Two officers responded to the area but were unable to locate the described individual.
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A complainant reported that they and their spouse are being threatened on social media due to several posts made by a "Black Menances" member. The involved parties have been referred to BYU Title IX and the Office of Belonging.
Suspicious
An officer was dispatched to the area of the Bell Tower for a report of a suspicious individual walking around that was possibly intoxicated. Two officers responded to the area but were unable to locate the described individual.
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Police Beat • 09/21/2023
Suspicious
An officer responded to a report of two individuals looking in vehicles near lot 43. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate anyone fitting the descriptions provided.
Disorderly
Officers responded to the Y-trail head to the report of a physical assault that occurred to hikers on the trail.
Traffic Accident
An officer responded to a traffic accident that occurred when a box truck backed into the rear bumper of a parked vehicle. The drivers exchanged information and the officer took statements and photos of the incident.
Animal Problem
Officers were notified of a dog locked in a car in lot 57. They were able to locate the dog's owner. The dog was released from the car and did not appear to be in distress. The dog owner was educated regarding the potential consequences of animal cruelty and was released with a warning.
Criminal Mischief
An officer was dispatched to a report of graffiti in the women's restroom at the Y Trailhead. In addition to the restroom, graffiti was also found on a light pole and a signpost in the area. A request was sent to have the damage cleaned up. Camera footage is being examined to find suspect information.
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An officer responded to a report of two individuals looking in vehicles near lot 43. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate anyone fitting the descriptions provided.
Disorderly
Officers responded to the Y-trail head to the report of a physical assault that occurred to hikers on the trail.
Traffic Accident
An officer responded to a traffic accident that occurred when a box truck backed into the rear bumper of a parked vehicle. The drivers exchanged information and the officer took statements and photos of the incident.
Animal Problem
Officers were notified of a dog locked in a car in lot 57. They were able to locate the dog's owner. The dog was released from the car and did not appear to be in distress. The dog owner was educated regarding the potential consequences of animal cruelty and was released with a warning.
Criminal Mischief
An officer was dispatched to a report of graffiti in the women's restroom at the Y Trailhead. In addition to the restroom, graffiti was also found on a light pole and a signpost in the area. A request was sent to have the damage cleaned up. Camera footage is being examined to find suspect information.
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Police Beat • 09/20/2023
Medical
A tenant at Hinckley Hall was in pain and believed that their ovarian cyst had ruptured. The patient was transported by ambulance to the hospital.
Medical
An officer responded to Budge Hall on report of a student having numbness in their hands. The patient stated they had eaten very little that day and were experiencing some anxiety. The officer offered to transport them to Insta Care, but the patient declined. They were treated and released by BYU EMS.
Medical
Officers were dispatched to Heritage Halls on report of an individual having a seizure. Medical personnel were already on scene assessing the patient when the officers arrived. The patient declined to be transported to the hospital and was cleared to resume normal activities.
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A tenant at Hinckley Hall was in pain and believed that their ovarian cyst had ruptured. The patient was transported by ambulance to the hospital.
Medical
An officer responded to Budge Hall on report of a student having numbness in their hands. The patient stated they had eaten very little that day and were experiencing some anxiety. The officer offered to transport them to Insta Care, but the patient declined. They were treated and released by BYU EMS.
Medical
Officers were dispatched to Heritage Halls on report of an individual having a seizure. Medical personnel were already on scene assessing the patient when the officers arrived. The patient declined to be transported to the hospital and was cleared to resume normal activities.
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Police Beat • 09/19/2023
Theft
An officer was dispatched to contact a victim concerning their E-bike which was stolen from Hinkley Hall sometime in the past three days. The victim's cable lock was cut and left on the ground at the bike rack. The victim provided identifying information for the bike, and it was listed on NCIC.
Found Property
An officer was dispatched to the report of a scooter that was locked up inside the stairwell of the CTB Building. The officer advised dispatch to refer the call to Parking Security Officers to collect the scooter. No police action was taken.
Suspicious
While patrolling near the indoor practice facility, an officer observed a suspicious individual trying to open cars. The individual quickly walked away once they saw the officer approaching. Officers lost a visual of them as they entered an underground parking garage. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the individual.
Suspicious
Officers responded to an attempt to locate a suspicious individual who was walking around Heritage Halls. They were last seen walking towards the Marriott Center. A description was provided, and the area was searched, but no contact was made with the suspicious person.
Traffic Stop
An officer observed a vehicle at the Y Trailhead that had revoked registration for no insurance. The officer stopped the vehicle as it was leaving the Y Trailhead. The driver confirmed that they did not have any insurance on the vehicle. The driver also had a suspended driver's license. The officer impounded the vehicle and located drug paraphernalia during an inventory of the vehicle. The driver was cited for no insurance, revoked registration, driving on a suspended license, and possession of drug paraphernalia. A tow company responded and took possession of the vehicle.
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An officer was dispatched to contact a victim concerning their E-bike which was stolen from Hinkley Hall sometime in the past three days. The victim's cable lock was cut and left on the ground at the bike rack. The victim provided identifying information for the bike, and it was listed on NCIC.
Found Property
An officer was dispatched to the report of a scooter that was locked up inside the stairwell of the CTB Building. The officer advised dispatch to refer the call to Parking Security Officers to collect the scooter. No police action was taken.
Suspicious
While patrolling near the indoor practice facility, an officer observed a suspicious individual trying to open cars. The individual quickly walked away once they saw the officer approaching. Officers lost a visual of them as they entered an underground parking garage. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the individual.
Suspicious
Officers responded to an attempt to locate a suspicious individual who was walking around Heritage Halls. They were last seen walking towards the Marriott Center. A description was provided, and the area was searched, but no contact was made with the suspicious person.
Traffic Stop
An officer observed a vehicle at the Y Trailhead that had revoked registration for no insurance. The officer stopped the vehicle as it was leaving the Y Trailhead. The driver confirmed that they did not have any insurance on the vehicle. The driver also had a suspended driver's license. The officer impounded the vehicle and located drug paraphernalia during an inventory of the vehicle. The driver was cited for no insurance, revoked registration, driving on a suspended license, and possession of drug paraphernalia. A tow company responded and took possession of the vehicle.
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Police Beat • 09/16/2023 to 09/18/2023
Alcohol Offense
An officer was dispatched on an alcohol offense at the Y-Trailhead. Upon arrival, the officer located the suspect vehicle. The driver tested negative for DUI but was issued a warning for an open container.
Traffic Offense
An officer was dispatched to a traffic offense for a vehicle driving on the sidewalk with people hanging out of the windows. An officer located the vehicle and gave the occupants a verbal warning.
Bike theft
An officer was dispatched to a phone report of a delayed bicycle theft that occurred near the Richards Building. There is no suspect information or viable camera information at this time. The bicycle is registered with Provo City and is listed NCIC. The bicycle was locked with a cable and combination lock. This case will be referred to Investigations for information and any further follow-up.
Nuisance
An officer responded to a loud noise complaint in Lot 49. Upon arrival, the officer contacted several people who were in the parking lot dancing to loud music. They agreed to turn the music down and left the area.
Nuisance
An officer was dispatched to Heritage Halls to look for four college-aged individuals reportedly driving fast and throwing water balloons. Officers patrolled the area but were unable to locate the vehicle described.
Trespassing
A police officer was dispatched to the Motion Picture Studio on a report of two individuals riding dirt bikes and trespassing on the MPS property. Officers checked the area, but the individuals were gone upon arrival.
Suspicious
An officer was dispatched to a suspicious van parked in Wymount Terrace. An officer made contact with the owner who stated they were using their company van to run a personal business. No illegal activity was observed.
Criminal Mischief
An officer was dispatched to a delayed criminal mischief call. The reporting party stated that multi-colored “peace sign” and sun stickers had been placed in women's bathrooms in the Brimhall Building and the Grant Building. It was later reported that all of the stickers had been removed.
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An officer was dispatched on an alcohol offense at the Y-Trailhead. Upon arrival, the officer located the suspect vehicle. The driver tested negative for DUI but was issued a warning for an open container.
Traffic Offense
An officer was dispatched to a traffic offense for a vehicle driving on the sidewalk with people hanging out of the windows. An officer located the vehicle and gave the occupants a verbal warning.
Bike theft
An officer was dispatched to a phone report of a delayed bicycle theft that occurred near the Richards Building. There is no suspect information or viable camera information at this time. The bicycle is registered with Provo City and is listed NCIC. The bicycle was locked with a cable and combination lock. This case will be referred to Investigations for information and any further follow-up.
Nuisance
An officer responded to a loud noise complaint in Lot 49. Upon arrival, the officer contacted several people who were in the parking lot dancing to loud music. They agreed to turn the music down and left the area.
Nuisance
An officer was dispatched to Heritage Halls to look for four college-aged individuals reportedly driving fast and throwing water balloons. Officers patrolled the area but were unable to locate the vehicle described.
Trespassing
A police officer was dispatched to the Motion Picture Studio on a report of two individuals riding dirt bikes and trespassing on the MPS property. Officers checked the area, but the individuals were gone upon arrival.
Suspicious
An officer was dispatched to a suspicious van parked in Wymount Terrace. An officer made contact with the owner who stated they were using their company van to run a personal business. No illegal activity was observed.
Criminal Mischief
An officer was dispatched to a delayed criminal mischief call. The reporting party stated that multi-colored “peace sign” and sun stickers had been placed in women's bathrooms in the Brimhall Building and the Grant Building. It was later reported that all of the stickers had been removed.
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