Police Beat

Fire Alarm
An officer responded to the Marriott Center Annex due to a fire alarm. Upon arrival, the officer found the alarm panel displaying a "trouble alarm." The officer acknowledged the alarm on the panel, silenced the audible alert, and referred the issue to the electricians for repair. There was no fire, flames, or smoke—only an equipment failure within the system.

Accident
An officer responded to Lot 14 to investigate a traffic accident. The driver of a privately-owned vehicle backed into a BYU box truck, causing damage to the privately-owned vehicle. Fortunately, there were no injuries. Information was gathered, and a report was made.

Attempt to Locate Stolen Vehicle
Dispatch reported that a vehicle with a Utah license plate appeared to show stolen on the Smith Field House LPR surveillance system. Officers were dispatched to the area to check for the vehicle. After a few minutes, the officers arrived; however, dispatch then clarified that it was an error due to a misreading of one of the letters on the plate, leading to the cancellation of the officers' response.

Medical
A student injured his eye in a laboratory in the Clyde Building. Officers arrived on the scene along with Provo Fire. The student reported that he slipped on a wet spot on the floor, causing him to fall and cut his left eye. Paramedics bandaged the injury and advised him to seek follow-up medical care, as he would need stitches to close the laceration.

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Lost Property
An officer was asked to contact the complainant regarding a lost laptop at the Maeser Building. The officer made phone contact with the complainant, who explained that he last saw his laptop at the Maeser Building on December 13, 2024, at 11:30 AM. Officers checked the Maeser Building and other locations but were unable to locate the laptop. The officer informed the complainant of this and advised him to check the lost and found at the Wilkinson Center on Monday during business hours. The complainant was provided with a case number and was told to call back and speak with the on-duty officer if he was unable to locate the laptop on Monday.

Information
A caller from the southwest side of Provo City contacted Provo Police dispatch to report seeing lights in the area of Y Mountain and/or Maple Mountain. The call was transferred to BYU Police, and an officer was dispatched to the Y trailhead area to attempt contact with hikers who may have needed assistance. The officer contacted the caller, who reported that the lights—possibly from headlamps, flashlights, or vehicle headlights—were seen further south than Y Mountain and closer to Forest Service or Utah County land. This information was relayed to Central Dispatch for dissemination to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. It is believed that the call was transferred to BYU Police because the caller used Y Mountain as a reference point to describe the location of the lights. The BYU officer at the Y Mountain trailhead did not observe anyone in need of assistance, and no additional calls or information were reported or dispatched by any parties. There was no indication of any persons in need or otherwise.

Trespassing
An officer was dispatched to the Miller Baseball Complex to investigate a trespassing violation. According to a witness, a group of young students was on top of the scoreboard. Upon arrival, the officer observed six individuals on the scoreboard. The officer requested that they get down and then verified their student IDs to confirm their status on campus. All of them had identification except for one student. They were informed to stay away from areas closed to the public. No other violations of concern were observed during the officer’s interactions with them.

Nuisance
Officers were dispatched to the central area of Heritage Halls in response to a report of a vehicle and individuals playing loud music. Upon arrival, the officers patrolled the area and observed many people and groups; however, they did not find a vehicle parked on the sidewalk or in the surrounding vicinity. The officers also patrolled the interior and perimeter of Heritage Halls but detected no criminal or suspicious activity.

Welfare Check
An officer was asked to investigate a possible welfare check on an individual walking near the south entrance of the library. The suspect was described by the witness as a 5'10" Black male with a short beard, behaving as if he were looking for a place to sleep. During my patrol of the area, I did not locate anyone matching the description.

Keep the Peace
An officer was dispatched to keep the peace at Heritage Halls between two roommates while one of them moved out. The officers on scene encountered no issues as the roommates moved their belongings.

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Animal Problem
An officer was dispatched to Cougar Field near the Harmon Building following a report of a severely injured deer stuck in a fence. Upon arrival, the officer determined that the deer was beyond help and would not survive. Consequently, the officer euthanized the deer, which was later picked up by Provo Animal Control. The Division of Wildlife Resources was also notified of the incident.

Medical
An officer was dispatched to the Wilkinson Center following a report of a female who had passed out. BYU EMS and the officer arrived to assess the patient. After evaluation, it was determined that the patient did not need to be transported and was released into her father's care.

Fraud
An officer took a report of fraud related to a transaction on Facebook Marketplace at Wyview Park. The complainant stated that he sold a computer and was paid $700 in counterfeit bills. He reported being unaware that the bills were counterfeit until he attempted to deposit them at the bank, where they were seized. The complainant is currently gathering the necessary information to provide to the officer. This case has been referred to investigators for follow-up.

Vehicle Fire
Officers responded to the Y Trail Head following a report of a vehicle fire. As the officers arrived, the front of the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames. The officers stood by and provided traffic control while Provo Fire extinguished the fire. The vehicle was a total loss and was towed by a local tow company. The driver of the vehicle was given a ride to his residence.

Agency Assist
An officer from a local police agency and an investigator from the Utah County Attorney's Office requested assistance in speaking with a witness related to their investigation. The witness was contacted at BYU, where the detectives spoke with them in a private conference room that was set up for the meeting.

Information
The complainant, a BYU supervisor at the Culinary Support Center, requested that an information report be documented regarding a former employee who was terminated approximately one month ago. The complainant's concern was not about the former employee herself, but rather about her husband, who contacted the complainant yesterday. The complainant reported that the husband was not threatening or abusive but came across as "strange," as he kept pleading for his wife to regain her job.

Suspicious
The complainant reported that she was walking south on East Campus Drive, on the west side of the road, when a male walking north grabbed her arm as he passed by. He held on to her arm briefly and said, "Hi." The complainant responded by saying "Hi" back, after which the subject let go and continued walking north. She found his behavior odd and believed that the individual, a white male of student age, might be mentally challenged. The complainant requested that an information report be filed.

Agency Assist Provo PD
An officer was dispatched to the intersection of N 900 East St and N Temple View Dr in reference to debris in the roadway. Upon arrival, the officer located the debris and moved it out of the way.

Nuisance
An officer responded to Wymount Terrace Apartment Building 10E regarding a loud noise complaint. The reporting party stated that children in the apartment above theirs had been running and making noise for about 15 minutes. Upon arrival, the officer located the apartment and spoke with the resident, who was very cooperative and assured the officer that they would keep the noise down.

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Information
An officer contacted the complainant, who expressed concern about whether a minor accident was captured on camera. Unfortunately, the officer was unable to locate the intersection on camera. Following this, the officer contacted the complainant again, but they declined further assistance.

Welfare Check
Officers responded to the Wilkinson Center; they were dispatched to investigate a report of a special needs participant who had become separated from their group. The BYU dispatcher quickly contacted the director, who located the individual and ensured their safe return.

Information
BYU Police were dispatched to a reported hit-and-run incident that was reported after the fact in Lot 26. An officer reviewed camera footage and determined that the damage did not occur on BYU property, as the camera captured footage of the victim's car parked nearby. The officer updated the vehicle's owner regarding the findings and advised her to check cameras at other locations where she had driven throughout the day.

Property Damage
An officer responded in response to a property damage report at the Tanner Building. A parking bollard had been damaged and was lying on the ground. The officer took statements from witnesses and completed a property damage report

Accident
The officer responded to Lot 19, where a minor, non-reportable accident had occurred. The incident involved very little damage and no injuries. Both drivers exchanged information, and the officer completed the accident report on the scene.

Accident
An accident occurred in parking lot # 45 in front of Lavell Edwards Stadium. A white Tesla traveling eastbound in the travel lane with a yellow dividing line collided with a silver Toyota FJ Cruiser traveling northbound in the parking lot lane. The Toyota failed to yield to the Tesla, which was trying to stop before the collision due to slowing traffic ahead, leaving skid marks on the roadway. Both vehicles appear to have been traveling at the same speed, as evidenced by camera footage of the incident. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries, and both drivers exchanged information. Both vehicles drove away from the scene without further incident.

Accident Hit-and-Run
The officer responded to a hit-and-run accident at lot 16. The victim was parked in the lot while attending a basketball game and was sideswiped by a red compact car while leaving the parking lot. Several witnesses told the victim what happened when he arrived at his parked truck. The witnesses got two possible license plate numbers from the suspect's vehicle, which differed by only one number. Using surveillance systems, the officer located a red car with a similar license plate number coming onto campus prior to the start of the game. The owner of the red vehicle, an elderly male from Spanish Fork, was identified. The officer requested that a Spanish Fork police officer check the residence for the vehicle and found it parked in the driveway. When attempting to contact the owner, there was no answer. The officer will follow up on this accident.

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Accident Hit-and-Run
BYU Police were notified of a possible delayed report of a hit-and-run incident involving a BYU-owned vehicle that had been damaged. An officer gathered details about the incident and reviewed camera footage but was unable to locate any footage of the accident. The reporting party was provided with the case number for BYU's Risk Management.

Medical
Officers responded to the Jesse Knight Building for a medical incident involving a student. The patient refused further care, as requested by Provo Fire and BYU EMS, and agreed to go to the Student Health Center by private vehicle.

Information
A BYU police officer responded to the Information Technology Building for a reported vehicle burglary. A female stated that her wallet had been stolen from her purse inside her vehicle. When the officer arrived, he asked her to double-check her purse, where she found her wallet. No action was taken.

Welfare Check
The complainant contacted an officer, advising him that they had not heard from a friend. The officer then spoke with another friend, who indicated that they had made contact with the person and confirmed that she was at a hospital.

Accident Hit-and-Run
BYU police received a report of a hit-and-run incident in which a BYU vehicle was damaged. An officer gathered the details of the incident for documentation purposes and is currently reviewing footage in an effort to locate the suspect vehicle.

Citizen Contact
BYU police were notified of an online report concerning a slightly suspicious incident. A female reported that a male had asked her questions and briefly followed her, and she wanted to document the incident just in case it has happened to others.

Accident Late Report
The owner of a car filed an online report regarding a hit-and-run accident. The owner stated that someone had hit their vehicle while it was parked in Lot 20 outside the broadcast building. However, not enough information was provided to complete the report. An officer left a message for the owner to call back and provide additional details.

Motorist Assist
An officer assisted a student with a dead battery in Lot 13. Another faculty member also requested assistance in the same lot.

Trespass Warning
The BYU police were dispatched to the south soccer field at the Smith Field House. The complainant reported seeing approximately five individuals jumping over the fence to access the field. Officers arrived and found the students playing soccer on the field. The officers warned the students that it is not an intramural field, as it is reserved exclusively for the men's and women's soccer teams. The individuals were very cooperative, leaving the field through the north gate and thanking the officers for their courtesy.

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Citizen Contact
An officer responded to a report of a stolen backpack at the Tanner Building. The complainant stated that he accidentally left his backpack on the second floor, near the couches on the west side of the building. Upon realizing he had forgotten it, he found that the building was closed. The complainant had already checked with the Custodial Office, Dean's Office, and the Lost & Found at the Wilkinson Student Center, but none of them had his backpack. The Dispatch Center is currently reviewing the camera system for any video recordings that may help in the investigation.

Medical Event
An elderly man was running to the Marriott Center to attend the "Christmas Around the World" event when he tripped and fell. He was assessed and treated at the scene before being released into his own care.

Medical
First responders arrived on campus in response to a report of an individual experiencing a seizure. After the seizure had ceased, they evaluated the patient, who was subsequently released at the scene.

Medical Event
An individual watching the Christmas Around the World event felt faint and requested medical assistance. BYU EMTs assessed the patient, who reported that he was not feeling well and felt as though he was going to lose consciousness. The EMTs provided treatment and then released him into the care of his friends who were accompanying him at the event.

Medical
First responders attended to a student who had sustained a cut from glass. After evaluating the individual, they determined that transportation to a medical facility was not necessary. EMS provided the person with medical advice and released them at the scene.

Suspicious
Police officers responded to the area of Heritage Halls, building 16, following reports of a group of suspicious males pounding on the doors and gaining entry with the assistance of residents. The Resident Assistant (RA) requested that the males be trespassed from the building. Officers conducted a search both inside and outside the building but were unable to locate the group.

Medical
Officers and Provo paramedics responded to the Music Building following a report of a medical emergency. Paramedics treated the patient and transported them to Utah Valley Hospital.

Suspicious Circumstance
Officers responded to the south exterior of the Harold B. Lee Library following a report of a suspicious male. Upon arrival, they encountered a man who had just left the library after it closed and was on his way to stay at a friend’s home. No crime had been committed, and the individual left the area without incident.

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Medical Event
On 12/6/24, at approximately 10:40 hours, officers were working an event at the Marriott Center when they were contacted regarding a medical issue. The complainant advised that one of her students had a bloody nose and asked if we had any gauze they could use. Officers contacted the on-duty BYU EMTs working at the event, and they responded to assist and treat the patient. A short time later, they cleared and informed the officers that there were no issues, stating that the student simply had a bloody nose and that he was prone to getting them.

Accident
An officer was dispatched to BYU Lot #19, the parking lot just north of the Marriott Center, to take a traffic accident report. When the officer arrived, he met with the complainant, who said that she was pulling into a parking stall and accidentally struck a parked vehicle. Her vehicle sustained damage to the front passenger panel and bumper.

Lost Person
A child attending Christmas Around the World was reported missing after he decided to leave the event and walk home. Fortunately, he was found by the assistant principal of the school, and no further action was taken."

Suspicious
An officer responded to the Talmage building after receiving a report of a suspicious backpack in the bushes. As the officer arrived, it was reported that the individual who owned the backpack had returned and retrieved it. The individual had left the bag in the bushes while going for a jog.

Theft
The complainant reported that his Canon R6 camera, camera lens, and camera bag were all taken from the storage area in the South Campus Office Building sometime between October 29 and November 22 of this year. The officer located and reviewed surveillance footage with the complainant but was unable to identify any suspects or other evidentiary leads. The complainant became unsure whether the camera had been left in the storage location after its last use on October 29. The case was referred to investigators.

Information
On December 6, 2024, an officer was informed of a possible hit-and-run traffic accident in Lot #26, as reported by a passerby. The officer arrived at the scene and spoke with the driver, who explained that he had realized he was parked too close to the adjacent vehicle, so he moved his vehicle over. He stated that their mirrors had touched but that no damage was sustained. The officer was able to contact the owner of the other vehicle, who responded to check their car. After speaking with both owners, it was determined that no damage was observed and that neither party wished to pursue any further action.

Accident
An officer was dispatched to a traffic accident in lot #50 involving a BYU vehicle and a privately owned vehicle. It was reported to the officer that both drivers were backing up when the accident occurred. Information will be gathered from both individuals and added to the case file. Video of the accident was observed and will be requested. Once the video is received, it will be attached to the case file. Both drivers were provided with a case number for the incident.

Citizen Dispute
A supervisor of ticket sales reported that an adult male, identified as a BYU employee, yelled at the ticket sales staff and took photos of them when they refused to provide their names. The supervisor-complainant stated that the individual may return on December 6th, and if he does, the employees will call BYU Police to request that he leave. The male subject was contacted, and his account of the incident was collected. This information was provided to the complainant to facilitate the resolution of the incident.

Medical
BYU Police, BYU EMS, and Provo Fire responded to Wymount Terrace building 4C when a caller reported that his wife was choking on food. The caller stated that his wife was conscious and breathing, but she felt that her airway was obstructed. The EMTs treated and evaluated the patient before releasing her per their protocols. No further actions were taken.

Citizen Contact
An officer took a theft report at the Richards building after a student reported that their belongings had been stolen from a locker. However, after the officer filed the report, the student called back to say they had found their belongings in another locker nearby and had mistakenly thought they were stolen. The officer then updated the report to reflect a citizen contact.

Medical
An officer responded to EMS events at the Marriott Center during the Christmas Around the World event. An individual fell down a few stairs and injured her shin inside the arena. EMS treated the patient, and she was then released into the care of her father.

Welfare Check
A police officer responded to the Harold B. Lee Library for a welfare check. When the officer arrived, he found that the involved parties had already left the area. Later, the officer was able to speak to both individuals on the phone and confirmed that they were safe.

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Information
An officer was asked to contact the complainant regarding a stolen scooter from the bike racks north of the Jesse Knight Building. The officer started looking for video footage of the incident but was contacted by the complainant, who advised that he located his scooter at his house and that police assistance was no longer needed.

Theft
BYU Police were dispatched to investigate a theft that had been reported with a delay in Lot 16. The reporting individual stated that his scooter had been stolen sometime within the past two weeks. The officer reviewed camera footage but was unable to locate any evidence of the theft.

Medical
An officer, along with Brigham Young University Emergency Medical Services (BYU EMS) and Provo Fire, responded to Heritage Halls Building #13 following a report of a sick person. The officer stood by to grant access to the building for medical personnel as they arrived. The patient was ultimately transported in their personal vehicle.

Suspicious Circumstance
BYU Police responded to a call for service regarding two males seen climbing a ladder near a female dormitory in Heritage Halls. Officers contacted the individuals, who stated they were leaving a box of crackers on the window as a gift for the female resident, explaining they intended to do something funny and nice for her. Officers educated the males about privacy concerns related to being near a female dorm and cautioned them about the potential perceptions and issues arising from their actions. No further action was taken.

Suspicious Circumstance
Report from BYU Security regarding an open roof hatch alarm at the Kimball Tower building. Security also observed a small tent on the roof. Officers responded and accessed the roof hatch and roof area. A small tent was observed near some equipment. The tent contained construction items and equipment consistent with other items in the area associated with ongoing work. The structure appears to be used for housing items to protect them from the weather. No additional criminal or suspicious activity was detected. The roof hatch was secured, and the alarm was reset. No further police action is anticipated at this time.

Suspicious Circumstance
Officers responded to the area around the Hinckley Building following a report of a sound resembling a gunshot. The area behind and west of the location was searched on foot and in patrol vehicles by the responding officers. Nothing out of the ordinary was observed or heard. Officers continued patrols in the area during the evening hours, and no further incidents were reported.

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