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Police Beat • 06/17/2025

June 18, 2025 02:36 PM
Mental/ Psychological Evaluation
A police officer responded to a call regarding a possible suicidal individual. The subject threatened self-harm but ultimately requested help and voluntarily admitted themselves to Utah Valley Hospital. The officers also contacted the police administration so proper notifications could be made through the university.

Carbon Monoxide - Alarm
Provo Fire responded to a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm at WT, discovering the stove had been left on, which triggered the alert. The situation was resolved after Provo Fire cleared the CO levels. Housing and maintenance were notified of the situation.

Accident – Hit and Run
A delayed hit-and-run report was taken by an officer at the TNRB, concerning an incident believed to have occurred on April 7th. Due to the delay in reporting, no video footage is available from that date. The reporting party provided no additional information for follow-up.

Animal Problem
A police officer spoke with a complainant who reported a fawn lying near May Hall all day. The officer contacted the Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR), who advised waiting until the following evening to allow the mother deer a chance to return. The complainant was instructed not to touch the fawn and to call back tomorrow evening; if the fawn remains, DWR will come to retrieve it.

Juvenile Problem
At approximately 11:30 PM, officers responded to reports of juveniles in the Heritage Halls area, possibly involved in mischievous activity. They located 5-6 youths aged 17-18 in the parking lot in front of the museum. The juveniles appeared to be harmless and were not engaged in any illegal activity. They were reminded of the Provo city curfew and stated they had been playing volleyball at Heritage before heading home. The group was allowed to leave without further incident.

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Police Beat • 06/16/2025

June 18, 2025 02:15 PM
Theft
A resident of Wymount Terrace 5A reported via phone that her electric scooter was stolen from her back patio. The scooter, which was left plugged in and unlocked, was taken while she was out of town since Saturday evening. The complainant noticed the theft this morning; however, the serial number is not available and there is no suspect information.

Unconscious
The BYU Police Department, BYU EMS, and Provo Fire Department responded to a medical emergency in the central courtyard of Heritage Halls, involving a 15-year-old male who had fainted for an unknown reason. Upon arrival, the individual was conscious, breathing, and alert, with no apparent injuries. After a brief assessment and treatment on scene, he was released, and the incident was considered resolved.

Medical
A medical incident at the WSC was quickly managed when BYU Police and EMS responded. Officers found a person sitting up and eating after experiencing a headache and lightheadedness. She reported feeling much better after eating and hydrating. BYU EMS took over the situation, and the officer cleared the scene.

Found Property
A campus officer responded to the Botany Pond area after finding a set of car keys. The officer activated the panic button on the keys but was unable to locate a vehicle nearby. The keys were kept for several hours in case the owner called, then later dropped off at the WSC lost and found.

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Police Beat • 06/15/2025

June 18, 2025 02:02 PM
Accident – Hit and Run
A police officer responded to Lot 40 regarding a delayed hit-and-run incident. The complainant reported parking her vehicle to attend church and later discovering damage to the rear driver's side upon leaving. The suspect vehicle had fled the scene, and no matching vehicles or suspect information were identified during the investigation. The case remains open pending further leads.

Theft
A police officer was dispatched to Wymount Terrace in response to a complaint about a stolen electric scooter. The scooter, which was left unlocked on a balcony along with its charger and lock, was stolen sometime between June 13 and June 15, 2025. Currently, there are no suspects or leads in the case.

Lost Property
The bishop of a YSA ward submitted an online report seeking assistance in locating a lock box mounted with Velcro on the wall of the East Ballroom, where the ward meets weekly, containing camera equipment used for church meetings. Upon reviewing security footage, it was discovered that the building manager had removed the lock box on May 30, 2025. The bishop was advised to contact the building manager the following day to attempt retrieval of the box.

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Police Beat • 06/14/2025

June 17, 2025 10:19 AM
Fire Alarm
When a police officer responded to a fire alarm at the Brewster Building, they conducted a thorough search but found no signs of smoke or fire. The alarm panel indicated that a hand pull station had been activated, though dispatch had no record of one. Upon inspecting the station, the officer noted the red solid light signifying an alarm, but the switch inside remained in the normal position. Concluding a possible system error.

Information
A BYU Police officer responded to a report of a suspicious male who asked to use a woman's phone. Upon inspection of the area, the officer observed no further concerning behavior or individuals.

Theft
A tenant in Wymount Terrace reported his electric scooter stolen from his porch overnight. BYU Police responded, documented the incident, and listed the scooter in NCIC. Currently, no suspects have been identified. Officers are reviewing security footage to identify the offender, and the case has been referred to BYU detectives for further investigation.

CO – Alarm
BYU Police and Provo Fire responded to a CO alarm at Wyview Park, finding the apartment unoccupied. After opening the door, fire personnel conducted testing and confirmed elevated carbon monoxide levels throughout the unit. The team ventilated the apartment by opening windows and doors. The incident was reported to BYU Physical Facilities and Risk Management for further action.

Agency Assist
A male suspect was reported attempting to break into a vehicle on a Provo street. Described as an Indian male with unkempt hair, wearing a tan shirt and brown pants, and speaking with a thick Indian accent while holding several plastic bags. Despite a thorough search by BYU Police and Provo Police, the suspect was not located.

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Police Beat • 06/13/2025

June 16, 2025 11:01 AM
Accident – Hit and Run
A BYU employee reported that his vehicle had been damaged and suspected the incident occurred on BYU campus. The officer and the employee reviewed security footage from Lot 13, where the vehicle was parked; however, the area where the vehicle was located was not captured on camera. Dispatch continued to review additional footage but was unable to identify any relevant activity or evidence related to the reported damage.

Traffic Control
BYU Police responded to a call near Lot 45 on University Avenue to assist with traffic control following a paint can spill in the roadway. University employees were on scene working to clean up the spill to prevent damage to passing vehicles. Officers remained present to maintain traffic flow while the cleanup efforts continued.

Fire – Gas Smell
A security officer reported detecting a natural gas odor in the area. Provo Fire personnel responded to investigate but were unable to detect any smell or signs of natural gas upon inspection. Upon arrival, the officer also did not perceive any odor. The situation was monitored, and no further issues were identified.

Suspicious Circumstance
A police officer responded to a report of two suspicious teenage males in Lot 25, suspected of pretending to register for FSY after the event had concluded. Witnesses observed one male urinating in public and noted that the males arrived and departed in a black Tesla, which has not yet been positively identified. This incident is currently under ongoing investigation.

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Police Beat • 06/12/2025

June 16, 2025 07:17 AM
Medical
A BYU employee was assisted by BYU Police and Provo Fire after reportedly falling and hitting his head at the HCEB. Although he was alert and coherent upon arrival, witnesses indicated he had fallen and may have sustained an injury to his arm, possibly a torn tendon or ligament. After evaluation, Provo Fire transported him to the hospital for further treatment.

Citizen Contact
A police officer responded to Lot 45 following a report of a possible reckless driver, aided by a photo from the reporting party. Upon contact, the officer investigated and confirmed that the incident, which took place near Heritage Halls, did not involve reckless driving. The driver was issued a verbal warning.

Welfare Check
On June 13, 2025, at approximately 0014 hours, law enforcement responded to a welfare check at the HR Building 13 after a FSY member made concerning suicidal comments. During the interaction, it was determined that the case required intervention by another agency. DCFS was contacted but was unable to reach the juvenile's parents, resulting in the juvenile being transported to Vantage Point for further assistance.

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Police Beat • 06/11/2025

June 15, 2025 04:46 PM
Abandoned 911 – Call
Officer responded to Heritage Halls #7 following a report of an abandoned 911 call. Despite the dispatcher’s efforts to reach the caller via call and text, no response was received. The officer thoroughly checked the area but found no signs of any suspicious activity or issues.

Medical
A female approached an officer near the JKB, reporting feeling dizzy and experiencing vision loss. BYUEMS responded, evaluated her condition, and determined she did not need hospital transportation. The emergency team stayed with her until she felt well enough to walk and get some food.

Sick Person
The officer responded to the WSC for a medical assist. When they arrived, EMS indicated that the patient was okay and there was no need for law enforcement.

Welfare Check
Officer responded to a welfare check on a safe walk at the LSB but lost contact en route. Once connection was reestablished, the subject was successfully contacted.

Suspicious
A police officer was dispatched to West Campus (WC) regarding a suspicious person who claimed they intended to sleep in the building. Upon arrival, camera footage confirmed the individual had already left prior to law enforcement's arrival. The officers then cleared the building, finding only students working inside.

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Police Beat • 06/10/2025

June 11, 2025 11:55 AM
Animal Problem
A grounds maintenance worker attempted to rescue ducklings trapped in a storm drain but was unable to do so due to the drain's depth and safety concerns. The worker would have required a two-story ladder to reach the ducks, and they had also entered a pipe, making the ducks temporarily out of view. For safety reasons, entry into the storm drain was not permitted.

Accident
A two-vehicle collision occurred in Lot 50 adjacent to the University Press building when a FedEx truck backing into a dock struck a parked passenger vehicle. There were no injuries, and a report was filed.

Theft
The officer responded via telephone to a theft report at the Intramural Fields during a sports camp, occurring between 1400 and 1600 hours. The stolen items include an iPhone, which is listed in NCIC, and a Utah driver's license. No camera footage is available of the incident.

Medical
An adult female was found lying on the sidewalk along 900 E on the east side of Heritage Halls. BYU police responded as Provo Police were unavailable. En route, it was indicated she may have been involved in a scooter accident. Provo EMS was summoned and determined that she had crashed her scooter, sustaining minor injuries. She was treated at the scene and released to her family. It is believed she was riding northbound on 900 E along the shoulder, attempting to transition onto the sidewalk at a driveway entrance to Heritage Halls. During this maneuver, she struck the concrete lip at the driveway and fell.

Juvenile Problem
Officers responded to a juvenile disturbance at Kimball Tower involving tennis balls being dropped down a stairwell. Juveniles were not located, and no further action was taken.

Juvenile Problem
A report was received that juveniles were on campus with a go-kart. Officers located the juveniles near Heritage Halls, identified the individual responsible, and advised them to remove the go-kart from campus and refrain from bringing it back. The juvenile pushed the go-kart off campus and left the area with friends.

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Police Beat • 06/09/2025

June 10, 2025 10:08 AM
Suspicious
The BYU Police Department was notified of a suspicious person near the B66 building. The caller stated that the individual appeared to be looking for something to steal. The caller described the person as a white male, approximately 5'8" tall, with dark, bushy hair, wearing a black T-shirt that read "Carhart." She also mentioned that, as of now, nothing seems to be missing.

Abandoned 911 Call
An officer responded to 685 E University Parkway following an abandoned 911 call, after the dispatch reported two similar calls from the area. The officer arrived, patrolling the vicinity, and was unable to identify any issues or disturbances.

Medical
The BYU Police Department and BYU EMS received a report of a medical issue at the Cannon Center main desk. Upon arrival, they found that one of the football camp participants was possibly experiencing a diabetic problem. The parents were notified and took custody of the participant.

Citizen Contact
An officer was asked to contact the building manager at BRMB to discuss adjusting the view angles of certain security cameras. Additionally, it was reported that an unidentified individual has been discarding urine in a second-floor garbage container. Custodial staff will remind the responsible custodian not to rummage through the trash for recycling. The trash container has now been relocated to the view of the north - south camera.

Property Damage
The BYU Police Department was notified of damage to a vehicle at a soccer camp after it was hit by a soccer ball. Officers arrived, documented the damage, and notified risk management.

Theft
An officer responded to a report of an electric scooter theft at Wyview Park apartment complex. The complainant stated that she had secured her scooter to the railing in front of her apartment before it was stolen by an unknown person or persons. Currently, there is no suspect information available, and the serial number of the stolen scooter is unknown.

Information
An officer responded to a report of a possible lost or stolen cell phone at the SFH, initiated by a parent whose child, participating in the BYU Basketball Camp, had their phone reportedly stolen. The officer contacted the camp director, who confirmed that the phone had been turned in earlier and planned to announce its return after camp activities. Upon inspection, the officer verified that the recovered device was indeed the missing phone. The director assured us that the phone would be returned once the camp concluded. The officer then notified the parent that the phone was not stolen and would be returned at the end of the camp.

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Police Beat • 06/08/2025

June 09, 2025 09:16 AM
Citizen Contact
An officer responded to Heritage 12 for a citizen contact after a Heritage Housing employee reported observing a male individual leave a notebook and an Arizona Watermelon drink at the front doors of the building, which is designated as a female dormitory. The employee stated that the building is restricted to female residents only. The officer examined the items, discovering a handwritten journal without any identifying information and an unopened beverage. The items appeared to have been intentionally placed at the door as if left for the owner to retrieve. The Housing Employee took custody of the items and placed them in the lost and found.

Unsecure Door
During a routine investigation, an officer discovered that multiple intruders had gained unauthorized access to the underground utility tunnels through an unlocked access point within the new CONE construction zone. Recognizing the security breach, the officer promptly secured the tunnel by locking the access door, preventing further intrusion and ensuring the safety of the facility.

Campus Alarms
On Sunday, police officers responded to four alarm activations and assisted multiple individuals with lockouts for church services being held on campus.

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