Police Beat
Police Beat • 03/29/2025
Unsecured Door
An officer found the new umpire locker room at Miller Field unlocked. Inside the locker room were the umpires' uniforms and other personal items for the Saturday games. The officer locked and secured the doors for the night.
Trespassing
BYU Police and Provo Police responded to the SAB after surveillance cameras captured a couple of males taking items and entering offices. The officers conducted a search of the building, and the suspects were later seen on camera leaving. The two individuals were later contacted by investigators and cited for criminal trespass.
Lost Property
A complainant who attended the alumni football game at Lavell Edwards Stadium yesterday lost his wallet and asked for assistance in searching for it. When the officer arrived, the stadium was open. The officer escorted the complainant into the stadium and located the wallet in the lost and found inside the stadium office. The wallet contained the complainant's ID, and once it was confirmed that it belonged to him, the wallet was returned.
Medical
A BYU student injured his knee while playing basketball in the Smith Field House. Although Provo Medical responded, he chose to have his friends drive him for medical treatment.
Medical
A student sprained his ankle during an intramural soccer game. Provo Fire examined the injury and released him at the scene. It was a very minor injury.
Sick Person
The officer and Provo EMS were dispatched to Wymount Terrace in response to a complaint about a sick female. Upon arrival, the officer found that Provo EMS was already on the scene. Provo Fire indicated that police assistance wasn’t needed.
Accident
A motorist hit a parked car in Lot 49, causing minor scuffing. The motorist needed assistance in obtaining the owner's information to address the damage. The officer was able to provide the complainant with the name and phone number of the parked car's owner. The officer later confirmed that both parties had contacted each other.
Welfare Check
Police officers were dispatched to the Wilkinson Student Center for a welfare check after a caller reported overhearing a concerning conversation between a male and another party on the phone. The caller also noted that a female was with the male. Concerned about the nature of the conversation, the officers contacted the couple to discuss what had been said. No criminal activity was discovered, and the couple was found to be safe.
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An officer found the new umpire locker room at Miller Field unlocked. Inside the locker room were the umpires' uniforms and other personal items for the Saturday games. The officer locked and secured the doors for the night.
Trespassing
BYU Police and Provo Police responded to the SAB after surveillance cameras captured a couple of males taking items and entering offices. The officers conducted a search of the building, and the suspects were later seen on camera leaving. The two individuals were later contacted by investigators and cited for criminal trespass.
Lost Property
A complainant who attended the alumni football game at Lavell Edwards Stadium yesterday lost his wallet and asked for assistance in searching for it. When the officer arrived, the stadium was open. The officer escorted the complainant into the stadium and located the wallet in the lost and found inside the stadium office. The wallet contained the complainant's ID, and once it was confirmed that it belonged to him, the wallet was returned.
Medical
A BYU student injured his knee while playing basketball in the Smith Field House. Although Provo Medical responded, he chose to have his friends drive him for medical treatment.
Medical
A student sprained his ankle during an intramural soccer game. Provo Fire examined the injury and released him at the scene. It was a very minor injury.
Sick Person
The officer and Provo EMS were dispatched to Wymount Terrace in response to a complaint about a sick female. Upon arrival, the officer found that Provo EMS was already on the scene. Provo Fire indicated that police assistance wasn’t needed.
Accident
A motorist hit a parked car in Lot 49, causing minor scuffing. The motorist needed assistance in obtaining the owner's information to address the damage. The officer was able to provide the complainant with the name and phone number of the parked car's owner. The officer later confirmed that both parties had contacted each other.
Welfare Check
Police officers were dispatched to the Wilkinson Student Center for a welfare check after a caller reported overhearing a concerning conversation between a male and another party on the phone. The caller also noted that a female was with the male. Concerned about the nature of the conversation, the officers contacted the couple to discuss what had been said. No criminal activity was discovered, and the couple was found to be safe.
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Police Beat • 03/28/2025
Suspicious Person
An officer responded to Heritage Building 8 regarding a report of a suspicious person. A concerned individual reported being approached by a male wearing a dark hat and a tan or orange hoodie, who asked if they lived in the building. The complainant replied "no" and left the area. They thought the male appeared to be older than a typical student, estimating his age to be around 25. The officer checked the area but did not find anyone matching the description.
Medical
An officer and BYU EMS were dispatched to a report of a cut finger at the engineering building. The injury had resulted from a previous skateboard accident, and the complainant requested EMS to apply a new dressing over the wound on his hand. The police response was canceled.
Lost Property
An officer responded to an apartment complex in Provo where a BYU student had lost her Apple AirPods, which were showing at the location. The officer began knocking on the residence doors when the owner of the lost property received a phone call regarding her AirPods. The AirPods were recovered, and no further action was needed.
Accident
A complainant went to her car, which was parked in lot 37, and found a note from someone who had scratched it. The note included the person's phone number but did not provide a name. The complainant's husband called the number, and the person requested that they call back later, as she was taking an exam. The complainant felt she needed a claim number for her insurance. The officer provided her with a case number and advised her to contact the person who left the note later.
Medical
Provo Fire and BYU police responded to North University Field. The patient had a wrist injury with a visible deformity. EMTs treated and evaluated the patient before releasing them at the scene. The patient planned to go to urgent care later.
Medical
EMS and BYU Police responded to the Indoor Practice Facility for a report of an injured player. The patient reported having a shoulder injury with a visible deformity. The patient was treated and evaluated by EMTs before being released. The patient was not transported to the hospital.
Medical
An officer at the BYU women's softball game provided first aid to an elderly spectator who was struck in the head by a softball. Provo and BYU EMS responded, providing further care and treating the spectator before releasing them at the stadium.
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An officer responded to Heritage Building 8 regarding a report of a suspicious person. A concerned individual reported being approached by a male wearing a dark hat and a tan or orange hoodie, who asked if they lived in the building. The complainant replied "no" and left the area. They thought the male appeared to be older than a typical student, estimating his age to be around 25. The officer checked the area but did not find anyone matching the description.
Medical
An officer and BYU EMS were dispatched to a report of a cut finger at the engineering building. The injury had resulted from a previous skateboard accident, and the complainant requested EMS to apply a new dressing over the wound on his hand. The police response was canceled.
Lost Property
An officer responded to an apartment complex in Provo where a BYU student had lost her Apple AirPods, which were showing at the location. The officer began knocking on the residence doors when the owner of the lost property received a phone call regarding her AirPods. The AirPods were recovered, and no further action was needed.
Accident
A complainant went to her car, which was parked in lot 37, and found a note from someone who had scratched it. The note included the person's phone number but did not provide a name. The complainant's husband called the number, and the person requested that they call back later, as she was taking an exam. The complainant felt she needed a claim number for her insurance. The officer provided her with a case number and advised her to contact the person who left the note later.
Medical
Provo Fire and BYU police responded to North University Field. The patient had a wrist injury with a visible deformity. EMTs treated and evaluated the patient before releasing them at the scene. The patient planned to go to urgent care later.
Medical
EMS and BYU Police responded to the Indoor Practice Facility for a report of an injured player. The patient reported having a shoulder injury with a visible deformity. The patient was treated and evaluated by EMTs before being released. The patient was not transported to the hospital.
Medical
An officer at the BYU women's softball game provided first aid to an elderly spectator who was struck in the head by a softball. Provo and BYU EMS responded, providing further care and treating the spectator before releasing them at the stadium.
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Police Beat • 03/27/2025
Medical – Chest Pain
Officers and Provo Fire Paramedics were dispatched to the Heating Plant following a report of a male experiencing a potential heart attack. The paramedics arrived and transported the male to the hospital. Officers called the on-call heating plant employee, who responded to take control of the plant. Additionally, officers contacted the individual’s wife at his request.
Accident – Hit & Run
An officer responded to Wyview Park in response to a hit-and-run complaint. The reporting party stated that when she checked her vehicle this morning, she noticed damage to her rear passenger tire and fender. Dispatch reviewed the camera footage, but no recordings captured that area.
Accident
The officer responded to the parking lot north of the music building for a traffic accident. A motorist was pulling into a parking space when they hit a parked car. The officer met with both the driver and the owner of the parked car, and they expressed a desire to exchange information without having a police report completed.
Criminal Mischief
On March 27, 2025, at 11:00 AM, officers were called to the Music building following a report of feces found in a fourth-floor restroom. Building Care staff had discovered an overflowing trash can filled with tissues and feces earlier that morning around 8:00 AM, indicating misuse of the single-occupancy facility. The incident was reported to the BYU police three hours later when staff noticed a suspicious individual in the building; however, the suspect left before the officers arrived. Due to the restroom's private nature, no witnesses could identify the person responsible for the mess, which had already been cleaned up prior to the officers' arrival.
Sick Person
Officer and BYU EMS responded to the Joseph F. Smith building on a report of a female who fainted. After being treated and observed by BYU EMS, the patient was released.
Medical
An officer responded to a medical call at the Joseph F. Smith building concerning a case of anxiety. BYU EMS attended to the patient, who was accompanied by a friend. The patient declined transportation to a hospital and left with her friend. No further action was required.
Medical
BYU EMS and BYU Police responded to the Indoor Practice Field for a report of a female player who had injured her knee. The patient did not require transport to the hospital. No further actions taken.
Suspicious
The Dispatch Center reported that MTC Security was speaking with a suspicious person on a bicycle. It was unclear whether the individual was inside or outside the gate. Officers responded for assistance; however, the individual had already left the area.
Suspicious
Officers responded to the area of a suspicious group at the Y-trailhead. The incident was unfounded.
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Officers and Provo Fire Paramedics were dispatched to the Heating Plant following a report of a male experiencing a potential heart attack. The paramedics arrived and transported the male to the hospital. Officers called the on-call heating plant employee, who responded to take control of the plant. Additionally, officers contacted the individual’s wife at his request.
Accident – Hit & Run
An officer responded to Wyview Park in response to a hit-and-run complaint. The reporting party stated that when she checked her vehicle this morning, she noticed damage to her rear passenger tire and fender. Dispatch reviewed the camera footage, but no recordings captured that area.
Accident
The officer responded to the parking lot north of the music building for a traffic accident. A motorist was pulling into a parking space when they hit a parked car. The officer met with both the driver and the owner of the parked car, and they expressed a desire to exchange information without having a police report completed.
Criminal Mischief
On March 27, 2025, at 11:00 AM, officers were called to the Music building following a report of feces found in a fourth-floor restroom. Building Care staff had discovered an overflowing trash can filled with tissues and feces earlier that morning around 8:00 AM, indicating misuse of the single-occupancy facility. The incident was reported to the BYU police three hours later when staff noticed a suspicious individual in the building; however, the suspect left before the officers arrived. Due to the restroom's private nature, no witnesses could identify the person responsible for the mess, which had already been cleaned up prior to the officers' arrival.
Sick Person
Officer and BYU EMS responded to the Joseph F. Smith building on a report of a female who fainted. After being treated and observed by BYU EMS, the patient was released.
Medical
An officer responded to a medical call at the Joseph F. Smith building concerning a case of anxiety. BYU EMS attended to the patient, who was accompanied by a friend. The patient declined transportation to a hospital and left with her friend. No further action was required.
Medical
BYU EMS and BYU Police responded to the Indoor Practice Field for a report of a female player who had injured her knee. The patient did not require transport to the hospital. No further actions taken.
Suspicious
The Dispatch Center reported that MTC Security was speaking with a suspicious person on a bicycle. It was unclear whether the individual was inside or outside the gate. Officers responded for assistance; however, the individual had already left the area.
Suspicious
Officers responded to the area of a suspicious group at the Y-trailhead. The incident was unfounded.
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Police Beat • 03/26/2025
Traffic Offense
Officers responded to a report of a motorcycle unlawfully driving up a pedestrian ramp before entering the road. However, the report was delayed by more than 10 minutes, and upon arrival, the officers were unable to locate the motorcycle in question.
Traffic Offense
Officers responded to a report of a traffic offense at Lot 45, where they found the suspect vehicle and driver. Complainants informed the officers that the driver was speeding on Canyon Road and within the parking lot. The driver admitted to driving too fast for a late-night setting. Officers issued a warning, advising the suspect to reduce their speed and improve their risk management while driving.
Medical
Officers and Provo Paramedics were dispatched to the MTC for an unconscious female. Upon arrival, paramedics determined that she had low blood sugar and began treating her. The female regained consciousness and normal function. Afterward, she contacted her parents and made plans with the MTC to see a doctor later in the day to investigate the cause of her low blood sugar. MTC staff retrieved food for her to ensure her blood sugar remained stable until her doctor’s appointment.
Medical
An officer and BYU Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a situation at the JFSB where a student had cut their finger during class. The officer provided assistance as required and remained on the scene until BYU EMS took over. The student received care but was ultimately not transported to a medical facility
Alarm – AED
Officers responded to the Jesse Knight Building following a report of an AED alarm. Upon arrival, they found BYU technicians installing a new AED cabinet. There was no emergency, and the officers cleared the scene without incident.
Found Property
An officer and BYU EMS responded to the Harold B. Lee Library after a report of a medical device found in a men's restroom on the third floor. The device was identified and disposed of properly. A search of the area was conducted, but no individuals in distress or in need of medical attention were found.
Medical
An officer and BYU EMS were dispatched to the Richards Building following a report of a student getting injured while playing intramural sports. This was a very minor incident and the police response was cancelled.
Medical
Officers responded to the Richards Building for a male who had sustained injuries while playing intramural football. Provo EMS and BYU EMS assisted the individual.
Welfare Check
An officer was dispatched to conduct a welfare check on a student. Upon contacting the student, the officer learned that they did not need any assistance, having already spoken with family and confirmed that they were not currently suicidal. The student returned to their dorm while accompanied by the complainant, who stated that they would contact us if further assistance was needed.
Overdose
An officer was dispatched to the Missionary Training Center for an overdose. The officer responded, and the subject was transported to Utah Valley Hospital by Provo Fire. The officer “pink-sheeted” the individual for an involuntary mental health evaluation.
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Officers responded to a report of a motorcycle unlawfully driving up a pedestrian ramp before entering the road. However, the report was delayed by more than 10 minutes, and upon arrival, the officers were unable to locate the motorcycle in question.
Traffic Offense
Officers responded to a report of a traffic offense at Lot 45, where they found the suspect vehicle and driver. Complainants informed the officers that the driver was speeding on Canyon Road and within the parking lot. The driver admitted to driving too fast for a late-night setting. Officers issued a warning, advising the suspect to reduce their speed and improve their risk management while driving.
Medical
Officers and Provo Paramedics were dispatched to the MTC for an unconscious female. Upon arrival, paramedics determined that she had low blood sugar and began treating her. The female regained consciousness and normal function. Afterward, she contacted her parents and made plans with the MTC to see a doctor later in the day to investigate the cause of her low blood sugar. MTC staff retrieved food for her to ensure her blood sugar remained stable until her doctor’s appointment.
Medical
An officer and BYU Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a situation at the JFSB where a student had cut their finger during class. The officer provided assistance as required and remained on the scene until BYU EMS took over. The student received care but was ultimately not transported to a medical facility
Alarm – AED
Officers responded to the Jesse Knight Building following a report of an AED alarm. Upon arrival, they found BYU technicians installing a new AED cabinet. There was no emergency, and the officers cleared the scene without incident.
Found Property
An officer and BYU EMS responded to the Harold B. Lee Library after a report of a medical device found in a men's restroom on the third floor. The device was identified and disposed of properly. A search of the area was conducted, but no individuals in distress or in need of medical attention were found.
Medical
An officer and BYU EMS were dispatched to the Richards Building following a report of a student getting injured while playing intramural sports. This was a very minor incident and the police response was cancelled.
Medical
Officers responded to the Richards Building for a male who had sustained injuries while playing intramural football. Provo EMS and BYU EMS assisted the individual.
Welfare Check
An officer was dispatched to conduct a welfare check on a student. Upon contacting the student, the officer learned that they did not need any assistance, having already spoken with family and confirmed that they were not currently suicidal. The student returned to their dorm while accompanied by the complainant, who stated that they would contact us if further assistance was needed.
Overdose
An officer was dispatched to the Missionary Training Center for an overdose. The officer responded, and the subject was transported to Utah Valley Hospital by Provo Fire. The officer “pink-sheeted” the individual for an involuntary mental health evaluation.
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Police Beat • 03/25/2025
Accident
Report of an accident with property damage in parking lot 37. The officer arrived, contacted the involved parties, and conducted an on-scene investigation. The incident was documented and photographed, and instructions were provided for the parties involved.
Medical
BYU Police were dispatched to the Conference Center for a report of a sick person. BYU EMS also responded and informed the police that their assistance was not needed.
Animal Problem
A report was received via email regarding a dog swimming in the duck ponds at Maeser Hill along 800 N. The complainant requested contact through email and communicated concerns about the dog's interaction with nearby ducks. An officer documented the report and reached out to the complainant via email. Upon arrival, the officer found that both the dog and its owner had left the area. Surveillance footage was reviewed but did not capture any relevant information, and no witnesses reported interference or injury to the ducks. Additionally, no suspicious or criminal activity was detected in the vicinity.
Information
Officers were dispatched to the vicinity of Smith Field House following reports of a vehicle associated with an individual banned from campus triggering the License Plate Recognition (LPR) system. Upon arrival, officers conducted a thorough search of the area but were unable to find the vehicle or the banned individual.
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Report of an accident with property damage in parking lot 37. The officer arrived, contacted the involved parties, and conducted an on-scene investigation. The incident was documented and photographed, and instructions were provided for the parties involved.
Medical
BYU Police were dispatched to the Conference Center for a report of a sick person. BYU EMS also responded and informed the police that their assistance was not needed.
Animal Problem
A report was received via email regarding a dog swimming in the duck ponds at Maeser Hill along 800 N. The complainant requested contact through email and communicated concerns about the dog's interaction with nearby ducks. An officer documented the report and reached out to the complainant via email. Upon arrival, the officer found that both the dog and its owner had left the area. Surveillance footage was reviewed but did not capture any relevant information, and no witnesses reported interference or injury to the ducks. Additionally, no suspicious or criminal activity was detected in the vicinity.
Information
Officers were dispatched to the vicinity of Smith Field House following reports of a vehicle associated with an individual banned from campus triggering the License Plate Recognition (LPR) system. Upon arrival, officers conducted a thorough search of the area but were unable to find the vehicle or the banned individual.
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Police Beat • 03/24/2025
Fraud
An officer contacted the complainant regarding a case of fraud. The complainant stated that their spouse had withdrawn money from a checking account to which they did not have access. The officer requested that the complainant send copies of the transactions. The officer informed the complainant that the case would be referred to investigations for follow-up.
Welfare Check
An officer was asked to contact an associate professor regarding a concerning email received from a student. The officer was able to speak with the student over the phone. The student explained that the email had been taken out of context and clarified that they did not intend to harm themselves. The officer informed the student about the various services offered by BYU and advised that they could contact law enforcement at any time for assistance.
Welfare Check
Officers were dispatched to Wyview Park for a welfare check on a female who had sent concerning text messages to her family, prompting them to request that officers check on her. After speaking with her, the officers arranged for her to talk with the on-call CAPS personnel. She was then transported to the Wasatch Mental Health Receiving Center for assistance.
Medical
An officer from BYU EMS and Provo Fire responded to the MTC following a report of an individual experiencing an allergic reaction. The officer assisted medical personnel as needed. The patient was treated on scene and was not transported to the hospital.
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An officer contacted the complainant regarding a case of fraud. The complainant stated that their spouse had withdrawn money from a checking account to which they did not have access. The officer requested that the complainant send copies of the transactions. The officer informed the complainant that the case would be referred to investigations for follow-up.
Welfare Check
An officer was asked to contact an associate professor regarding a concerning email received from a student. The officer was able to speak with the student over the phone. The student explained that the email had been taken out of context and clarified that they did not intend to harm themselves. The officer informed the student about the various services offered by BYU and advised that they could contact law enforcement at any time for assistance.
Welfare Check
Officers were dispatched to Wyview Park for a welfare check on a female who had sent concerning text messages to her family, prompting them to request that officers check on her. After speaking with her, the officers arranged for her to talk with the on-call CAPS personnel. She was then transported to the Wasatch Mental Health Receiving Center for assistance.
Medical
An officer from BYU EMS and Provo Fire responded to the MTC following a report of an individual experiencing an allergic reaction. The officer assisted medical personnel as needed. The patient was treated on scene and was not transported to the hospital.
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Police Beat • 03/23/2025
Accident
A non-reportable crash occurred in parking lot 31 when a vehicle backed into an unoccupied parked car, resulting in moderate damage but no injuries. A documentation report was completed.
Welfare Check
A concerned wife reported her husband missing after he failed to return from a run four hours earlier, a behavior she described as unusual since he never takes his cell phone with him. While collecting details over the phone, she informed me that her husband had just returned home.
Fire Alarm
An officer was dispatched to Wymount Terrace Building 15E due to a fire alarm activation. Upon arrival, the officer was accompanied by residents to the apartment where the alarm originated. The residents explained that the alarm was triggered while cooking, and no fire, smoke, or damage was identified. The officer silenced the alarm, and a fire technician was called to the scene for further assessment.
Pursuit
An officer attempted to make a traffic stop on a white and black motorcycle for having no license plate and for speeding. The officer activated their emergency lights and siren, but the driver of the motorcycle began to elude the officer's signal to stop. The pursuit was terminated, and an alert was sent to all surrounding agencies.
Medical
An officer assisted medical personnel with a sister missionary who was having trouble breathing due to anxiety at the MTC. With the help of paramedics, she was able to calm down and regain control of her breathing. She was then released on the scene to two adults who could help her fully recover.
Property Damage
An officer was dispatched to investigate a delayed hit-and-run incident that occurred near the Marriott Center last week. According to the complainant, they had parked their vehicle in the parking lot for several hours. Upon returning, they noticed that the driver's side rear tire's wheel panel had popped out. The officer reviewed the camera footage but was unable to detect any damage to the vehicle.
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A non-reportable crash occurred in parking lot 31 when a vehicle backed into an unoccupied parked car, resulting in moderate damage but no injuries. A documentation report was completed.
Welfare Check
A concerned wife reported her husband missing after he failed to return from a run four hours earlier, a behavior she described as unusual since he never takes his cell phone with him. While collecting details over the phone, she informed me that her husband had just returned home.
Fire Alarm
An officer was dispatched to Wymount Terrace Building 15E due to a fire alarm activation. Upon arrival, the officer was accompanied by residents to the apartment where the alarm originated. The residents explained that the alarm was triggered while cooking, and no fire, smoke, or damage was identified. The officer silenced the alarm, and a fire technician was called to the scene for further assessment.
Pursuit
An officer attempted to make a traffic stop on a white and black motorcycle for having no license plate and for speeding. The officer activated their emergency lights and siren, but the driver of the motorcycle began to elude the officer's signal to stop. The pursuit was terminated, and an alert was sent to all surrounding agencies.
Medical
An officer assisted medical personnel with a sister missionary who was having trouble breathing due to anxiety at the MTC. With the help of paramedics, she was able to calm down and regain control of her breathing. She was then released on the scene to two adults who could help her fully recover.
Property Damage
An officer was dispatched to investigate a delayed hit-and-run incident that occurred near the Marriott Center last week. According to the complainant, they had parked their vehicle in the parking lot for several hours. Upon returning, they noticed that the driver's side rear tire's wheel panel had popped out. The officer reviewed the camera footage but was unable to detect any damage to the vehicle.
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Police Beat • 03/22/2025
Accident
An officer investigated a potential traffic accident on South Campus Drive near the JSB crosswalk. A driver performed a U-turn, resulting in a flat front tire and a bent tie rod after hitting the curb, which disabled the vehicle. The driver arranged for a tow truck to transport the car to a nearby repair shop. No damage occurred to university property, only to the vehicle itself.
Abandoned Vehicle
A police officer found what appeared to be an abandoned vehicle with no license plate in Lot 45. Further follow-up will be done in this case.
Fire Alarm
A police officer responded to a fire alarm at Wymount Terrace building 16D. Upon arrival, the officer determined that the alarm was triggered by smoke from cooking, with no flames present. The electric shop will reset the alarm, and housing will follow up on this incident.
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An officer investigated a potential traffic accident on South Campus Drive near the JSB crosswalk. A driver performed a U-turn, resulting in a flat front tire and a bent tie rod after hitting the curb, which disabled the vehicle. The driver arranged for a tow truck to transport the car to a nearby repair shop. No damage occurred to university property, only to the vehicle itself.
Abandoned Vehicle
A police officer found what appeared to be an abandoned vehicle with no license plate in Lot 45. Further follow-up will be done in this case.
Fire Alarm
A police officer responded to a fire alarm at Wymount Terrace building 16D. Upon arrival, the officer determined that the alarm was triggered by smoke from cooking, with no flames present. The electric shop will reset the alarm, and housing will follow up on this incident.
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Police Beat • 03/21/2025
Accident
An officer responded to a traffic accident in the Grounds parking lot involving a BYU garbage truck that accidentally backed into an awning. The garbage truck incurred no damage, while the awning sustained minor damage. The officer documented the incident.
Information
An officer responded to a report of a potential person on the roof of the Cannon Center. Upon arrival, he accessed the roof via a hatch and confirmed that no one was present. He then contacted the complainant to discuss the situation further.
Alarm
An officer was dispatched to the LSB Bio Labs in response to an alarm activation. Upon arrival, the officer contacted the facility's coordinator, who confirmed that the alarm was a false alert. Consequently, the police response was canceled.
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An officer responded to a traffic accident in the Grounds parking lot involving a BYU garbage truck that accidentally backed into an awning. The garbage truck incurred no damage, while the awning sustained minor damage. The officer documented the incident.
Information
An officer responded to a report of a potential person on the roof of the Cannon Center. Upon arrival, he accessed the roof via a hatch and confirmed that no one was present. He then contacted the complainant to discuss the situation further.
Alarm
An officer was dispatched to the LSB Bio Labs in response to an alarm activation. Upon arrival, the officer contacted the facility's coordinator, who confirmed that the alarm was a false alert. Consequently, the police response was canceled.
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Police Beat • 03/20/2025
Glass Break – Alarm
Officers responded to the Student Athletic Building due to a glass break alarm. Upon arrival, they found the building open with employees inside. After checking the area, the officers reported no signs of a break-in, and the cause of the alarm remains unknown.
Theft
A complainant locked his bicycle to a bike rack in Wymount Terrace on March 19th. When he went to retrieve it the next morning, he discovered that the lock had been cut and that the bike had been stolen. There are currently no suspects in the theft, and the bike is listed as stolen in the NCIC database.
Drugs
An officer responded to the Hinckley building to collect a piece of suspicious mail. The item had been returned to the Hinckley building multiple times. After opening the mail for the third time, they found what they initially thought was a vape pen; however, it turned out to be a mechanical pencil and lead. The officer disposed of the undeliverable mail, which did not belong to a BYU student, along with the pencil.
Medical
An officer responded to the Clyde Building, where a person was found on the sidewalk west of the building with what appeared to be a broken bone in his shoulder. The individual had been riding a skateboard when he crashed, hitting his shoulder on the sidewalk. The patient was treated by BYU EMS and Provo Fire but refused transport. The officer then gave him a ride to the Life Science Building, where he planned to have his shoulder X-rayed.
Lost Property
A complainant reported that his skateboard was stolen from the Creamery in Heritage Halls, building 7. An officer checked the Creamery, and the skateboard was subsequently recovered. Since the complainant is out of town, the skateboard has been placed in an evidence locker to be returned to him once he is back on campus.
Medical
BYU EMS, Provo Fire, and BYU Police responded to a report of a male who had injured his knee at the Richards Building Field. The male was evaluated by EMTs and released at the scene without the need for transport to the hospital.
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Officers responded to the Student Athletic Building due to a glass break alarm. Upon arrival, they found the building open with employees inside. After checking the area, the officers reported no signs of a break-in, and the cause of the alarm remains unknown.
Theft
A complainant locked his bicycle to a bike rack in Wymount Terrace on March 19th. When he went to retrieve it the next morning, he discovered that the lock had been cut and that the bike had been stolen. There are currently no suspects in the theft, and the bike is listed as stolen in the NCIC database.
Drugs
An officer responded to the Hinckley building to collect a piece of suspicious mail. The item had been returned to the Hinckley building multiple times. After opening the mail for the third time, they found what they initially thought was a vape pen; however, it turned out to be a mechanical pencil and lead. The officer disposed of the undeliverable mail, which did not belong to a BYU student, along with the pencil.
Medical
An officer responded to the Clyde Building, where a person was found on the sidewalk west of the building with what appeared to be a broken bone in his shoulder. The individual had been riding a skateboard when he crashed, hitting his shoulder on the sidewalk. The patient was treated by BYU EMS and Provo Fire but refused transport. The officer then gave him a ride to the Life Science Building, where he planned to have his shoulder X-rayed.
Lost Property
A complainant reported that his skateboard was stolen from the Creamery in Heritage Halls, building 7. An officer checked the Creamery, and the skateboard was subsequently recovered. Since the complainant is out of town, the skateboard has been placed in an evidence locker to be returned to him once he is back on campus.
Medical
BYU EMS, Provo Fire, and BYU Police responded to a report of a male who had injured his knee at the Richards Building Field. The male was evaluated by EMTs and released at the scene without the need for transport to the hospital.
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