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Police Beat • 12/26/2025 - 12/29/2025

December 30, 2025 11:23 AM
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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Police Beat • 12/25/2025

December 26, 2025 09:51 AM
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 Beat • 12/23/2025 - 12/24/2025

December 26, 2025 09:29 AM
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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Police Beat • 12/22/2025

December 23, 2025 06:05 PM
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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Police Beat • 12/20/2025 - 12/21/2025

December 22, 2025 12:44 PM
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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Police Beat • 12/19/2025

December 20, 2025 03:45 PM
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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Police Beat • 12/18/2025

December 19, 2025 01:17 PM
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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Police Beat • 12/17/2025

December 18, 2025 07:04 AM
Fire – Gas Smell
An officer responded to a complaint of a gas smell at Heritage 7. Upon entering the residence, the officer detected only the odor associated with the oven’s self-cleaning feature, which had been initiated by a student the previous day. Provo Fire also responded to assess the situation and confirmed that there was no gas present inside the residence.

Lost Property
A BYU employee reported losing a set of BYU keys sometime within the past month. The BYU Police were notified of the missing keys, and an officer gathered the relevant details to document the incident in a formal report.

Welfare Check
Officers responded to a welfare check at the Music Building after a report of a male acting erratically and entering the premises with a guitar. The individual was found on the 4th floor, identified, and noted to have no current residence. He explained he was just looking to "jam" with someone. Officers informed him of several small warrants out of SL County and escorted him from the building. He then departed toward the bus stop.

Property Damage
An officer was dispatched to a delayed accident which was a possible hit and run that occurred on BYU campus. The reporting party found damage to their vehicle and suspected that it happened while it was parked in Lot 37. An officer attempted to locate camera footage but was unable to find any cameras that covered that portion of the parking lot. The officer was unable to locate any suspect vehicles or determine if the hit and run occurred on BYU property.

Welfare Check
Officers responded to Heritage Halls to conduct a welfare check after a concerned parent reported being unable to contact their son for several days. Upon arrival, there was no answer at the student’s apartment. The officers contacted a resident assistant and entered the apartment but found no one inside. As they were preparing to leave, the student arrived and explained that his cell phone was broken, which was why he had not been in contact. The parents were notified that he was safe.

Welfare Check
A BYU officer was dispatched to the testing center to check on a student who had sent their spouse two SOS signals from the testing center. Officer arrived and had a testing center employee contact the student who advised that when they were okay but had accidentally hit the SOS button while shutting off their phone twice. The spouse wanted to be contacted and was relieved to know that their child was safe.

Campus Alarms
Officer also responded to four campus building alarms to assist BYU security.

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Police Beat • 12/16/2025

December 17, 2025 10:46 AM
Medical
A BYU police officer responded to the JRCB after a student was reported to have passed out. Upon arrival, officers met with the student, who explained that she had not eaten much due to studying for finals. The student declined any further medical assistance.

Suspicious
Officers responded to Lot 58 following a report of a suspicious individual. Upon arrival and a thorough search of the area, no suspicious people were located.

Medical
A BYU officer and Provo Fire responded to the MARB on a student who had passed out after taking a test. Provo Fire provided medical evaluation and cleared the student, who refused transport to a medical facility. The student then went home with their roommate.

Nuisance
A BYU officer responded to a complaint at Wymount Terrace regarding noise caused by an individual working on a vehicle with power tools. The officer located the resident, who acknowledged that his tools were loud and was advised to clean up his work area for the night, as he was blocking a significant portion of the parking lot with auto parts. The resident cooperated and was instructed to use a parking area further from the housing units in the future when working late at night.

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Police Beat • 12/15/2025

December 16, 2025 01:05 PM
Accident
An officer responded to a minor accident in lot 44 ELLB. The officer filed a report and exchanged insurance information.

Accident – Hit and Run
BYU Police were dispatched to a delayed hit and run traffic accident. The reporting party noticed her vehicle had been hit sometime within the past few days. An officer gathered information to document the report, and is reviewing camera footage to locate a possible suspect.

Trespassing
A group of students accessed the tunnel system and entered the MTC parking garage. While two students were detained by MTC security, at least eight others escaped back into the tunnels. The detained students promised to provide the names of the others by the next shift, and officers plan to follow up accordingly.

Fire Alarm
An officer responded to a fire alarm in Helaman Halls. Before he arrived, dispatch advised that they had confirmed that there was no fire, a cooking error had caused the alarm, and that the alarm had already been silenced.

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