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Police Beat • 09/04/2024

Medical Heritage
An officer was dispatched to Heritage Halls regarding an injury a student sustained while playing soccer with a family home evening group. BYU EMS responded and rendered aid. The injury appeared to be an ankle sprain. The female student was advised to follow up with a medical facility if the swelling and pain persisted. She was released at the scene, and the resident assistant in charge of Building 16 assisted her further.

Harassment
An officer was dispatched to contact the complainant by phone regarding telephone harassment. The caller advised that he had received three calls from an unknown number instructing him to meet or the caller would 'f' the victim up. The calls came in between 20:15 and 21:15 on September 4, 2024.

Medical
An officer and BYU EMS responded to the Richards building on a report of a male injuring his ankle while playing volleyball. After EMS checked on the patient, his wife drove him to InstaCare.

Traffic Offense
Report of a vehicle driving recklessly around the Y Mountain trailhead parking lot. The officer responded and located the vehicle, which was unoccupied and presumed to belong to individuals who were on the mountain trail. The driver was not located and the officer will follow up on the case.

Medical
BYU Officers and BYU EMS responded to the Talmage Building following a report of an adult male student experiencing an unknown medical issue. The officer contacted the male in the hallway outside his classroom. He reported feeling lightheaded and cold but otherwise appeared to be in good health. The male was conscious, breathing, and alert. He was evaluated, treated, and released on the scene by EMS.

Fraud
The officer responded to the MTC on a fraud case involving a missionary and their credit card and debit card. The officer took the report and helped the missionary get his accounts closed. The officer will forward the case to investigations.

Welfare Check
The officer responded to the area east of Marriott Center following a report of an unidentified person possibly in need of medical attention. The individual was described as an adult female wearing white. The officer patrolled the area from west to east to 900 E and then headed south. The subject was not located or identified.

Citizen Contact
Initially, a report was filed regarding a stolen vending machine from the Ellsworth Building. Later, the caller clarified that the machine had been prepared for disposal and moved to another location. The vending machine was subsequently located and returned to its original location for disposal.

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Police Beat • 09/03/2024

Fraud
On August 30, 2024, a Speech Pathologist employed in the Nebo School District area received a fraudulent email from someone impersonating her boss, requesting her phone number. After she complied, the impersonator, still posing as her boss, sent a text message instructing her to purchase six $250 gift cards from Sephora for a conference call. Believing she was acting on her boss's behalf, the complainant purchased the cards and sent images of them to the scammer. The impersonator then requested four additional gift cards, which raised the complainant's suspicions. Realizing she had been scammed, she returned to Sephora but found that the funds had already been transferred. After confirming with her bank that $1,500 was drained from her account, she reported the fraud to the local police. The responding officer documented the incident but advised the complainant to also report it to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) and, due to her living situation in student housing, to the BYU Police as well. This case was referred to investigations for follow up.

Suspicious Circumstance
An officer was dispatched to investigate suspicious bags placed at the east doors of the Tanner Building. Upon arrival, the officer contacted the individual who had placed the bags. The bags were positioned outside each entrance so that Campus Floral could tie large balloons to them in the morning. Each bag contained 3-gallon jugs of water, and there were three bags at each of the main entrances to the Tanner Building.

Sex Offense
An officer responded to a report of a possible delayed sexual assault from 2009 at the JKB. After assessing the situation and speaking with the complainant, the officer concluded that, while the behavior in question was inappropriate, it did not constitute a crime. The officer informed the complainant of this determination and recommended she contact the Title IX office to formally report the incident.

Found Property
A student found a wallet on the sidewalk around 200 E University Pkwy and turned it into the BYU Police Department. An officer identified the owner with a BYU ID inside the wallet and returned it.

Citizen Contact
A police officer was sent to investigate a potential fraud case involving a female individual. Upon meeting her, the officer confirmed that she had not shared any personal information or financial details with the suspected fraudster. To safeguard her interests, the officer advised her to delete any related messages and to block any further communication from the other party.

Theft
Officers were alerted to the disappearance of golf carts from the Heritage Halls Central Building. During the investigation, one cart was recovered overnight, while another was found at Helaman Halls. Authorities identified and located the individuals responsible for taking the golf carts, and they plan to pursue legal action against the drivers involved.

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Police Beat • 08/31/2024 - 09/02/2024

Mental Subject
Student security reported a male, possibly homeless, yelling on the east side of the Richards building late at night. Officers responded and walked through the area but didn't hear or see the subject. After seeing the male, the security officers went into the Richards building where they felt safe before calling police, so they did not see where the subject went. The individual was not located.

Theft; Bike
A complainant locked his bicycle, IKE, Green and black, Kent, 700C Road Tech, valued at $300 to a bike rack in Wyview Park. The bike was parked yesterday at 4 pm, and today at 10 am, the complainant noticed the bike was gone and his cable lock had been cut and was left behind. The bike was stolen from the bike rack on the north/west corner of building 16. There are no surveillance cameras on that bike rack and there are no suspects currently. The complainant did not have the serial number for the bike, so it has not been listed with the National Crime Information Center.

Fire Investigation
Officers responded to a leaking fire hydrant across the road from the William H. Snow building. Provo Fire flushed the hydrant, which slowed the leak but did not resolve the issue. The officer requested dispatch to notify the water department or someone in physical facilities to address the problem. No further action was taken

Citizen Contact
A police officer took a report from a concerned citizen who discovered that her vehicle's tailpipes had been filled with food wrappers. Fortunately, no damage was done. The responding officer will review surveillance cameras in the area, and this case is under further investigation.

Welfare Check
An officer was dispatched to Heritage Halls to check on a student who had not answered her phone after informing her parents that she was taking insulin due to low blood sugar. The officer arrived at the apartment and spoke with the student, who stated that she was feeling well, and had been asleep. Her phone was also not charging. The officer then communicated this information to the student's parents.

Dumpster Fire
An officer responded to the area of Wymount Terrace building #5 on a report of smoke coming from a garbage container. The Officer arrived and found that there were no flames observed inside the container. Provo Fire Department arrived and found that unknown individuals had put hot coals in the garbage causing material in the garbage to begin to smolder. Provo Fire was able to soak the smoldering items with water until there was no longer a hazard.

Intoxication
Officers were notified of an alcohol-related offense during a BYU football game at Lavell Edwards Stadium. They encountered two males who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. The officers escorted the individuals out of the stadium and issued citations for disorderly conduct and public intoxication. The two males subsequently left BYU's property. This case will be referred to the Provo City Attorney's Office for review of potential charges.

Traffic Stop
While driving westbound on University Parkway, a police officer observed a white BMW sedan without a license plate also traveling westbound on University Parkway. The officer initiated a traffic stop. After checking the driver’s information, it was discovered that the driver had an active warrant for his arrest. The driver was subsequently arrested and booked into the Utah County Jail.

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Police Beat • 08/30/2024

Medical
BYU officers and EMS responded to the Wilkinson Student Center on the report of several individuals who were suffering from allergic reactions. Medical contacted individuals who had eaten or had been exposed to some nuts or nut-based foods. They were evaluated and treated by EMS and released on scene.

Information
An officer responded to Lot 34 concerning a traffic accident involving a BYU vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer contacted the drivers and determined the accident had occurred on Provo City Street. A Provo Officer was already on the scene and stated they would be handling the investigation.

Medical
An officer was approached by a female at the Smith Field House who requested medical help. She stated that she was experiencing a nosebleed and felt as if she might pass out. An athletic trainer from a sports team assisted her until Provo Paramedics arrived. The paramedics evaluated her condition and consulted with her mother. They advised the female to go home and rest. Officers then provided a ride for the female and her roommate to their housing complex.

Vehicle Impound
A BYU police officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a motor vehicle equipment violation. During the stop, the officer discovered that the vehicle did not have insurance. The officer requested a state impound tow for the vehicle, and Don Shelley Towing towed it. The driver received a citation, and a state impound form.

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Police Beat • 08/29/2024

 Accident – with Injuries
BYU Police Officers responded to a traffic accident with injuries near Canyon Road & Cougar Boulevard. A distracted driver rear-ended a stopped vehicle, which caused that vehicle to hit the rear end of another stopped vehicle. Provo EMS responded to the scene and evaluated one female patient, who was cleared and denied transport to the hospital. A total of three vehicles were involved in the accident and each vehicle sustained significant damage and one was towed. Each party was provided with a copy of the driver information exchange form and was advised on how to file their insurance claims.

Medical
BYU officers and EMS personnel from BYU and Provo City responded to a metal workshop on campus because a student had been injured by a machine. The individual was conscious, breathing, and had sustained lacerations from the machine. The wounds were not severe enough to require emergency medical attention at the hospital. The student was not transported by EMS and was treated on scene. BYU Risk Management was notified and responded to the scene.

Citizen Dispute
A BYU officer mediated a citizen dispute between two parties who spent time on campus. No crime was committed.

Theft-Bike Seat
A BYU officer took a report of a stolen bicycle seat at Heritage Halls near bike rack 15. The officer made contact by phone and collected related statements. No current suspect information. Surveillance footage is being reviewed.

Suspicious
An officer took a report of a suspicious person in the law library. The subject was contacted by librarians at the location and was escorted from the premises. The subject became verbally abusive. The subject was not identified. Security services and police were notified. The case is under investigation.

Found Person
Officers responded on location to a report of a found child at a Wymount Terrace playground. The child had become separated from parent/guardian. Mother was located a short distance away. The family reunited with no further action taken.

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Police Beat • 08/28/2024


Accident -Property Damage
An officer responded to a traffic accident at 900 North and Campus Drive. Two vehicles were traveling westbound on 900 North in the same direction when the vehicle in the far-right lane made a left-hand turn in front of the vehicle in the inside lane that was traveling straight. The driver who made the turn caused the collision and stated that they did not see the vehicle to their left.

Weapon Offense
An officer responded to the report of a suspicious subject walking south from the Music Building who may have had throwing stars. Officers checked the area and patrolled the MB and WSC. Officers did not locate anyone matching the description provided.

Abandoned
An officer was dispatched to Wyview Park for a report of an abandoned vehicle. The officer arrived and checked the vehicle. Dispatch reported that the vehicle was not stolen, but did not have a license plate. Due to this, the officer was unable to find an owner for the vehicle and tagged it as abandoned. The officer set the case to reopen in a week to check if the vehicle is still abandoned.

Medical
An officer was dispatched to the Hinckley Center on the report of an adult who had injured their knee earlier in the day and the injury continued to bleed. The patient requested BYU EMS respond to assess the injury, but EMS was not on duty. Provo Medics were dispatched to the scene, assessed the injury, and released the patient without incident.

Disturbance
An officer observed a person who having some mental health issues. Dispatch located the responsible
caretaker and returned the individual to them.

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Police Beat • 08/27/2024

Traffic Accident
A vehicle collided with a metal cement truck clean-out container in the parking lot at Lavell Edwards Stadium. The driver attributed the accident to the sun setting, which impaired visibility. The container was placed within the parking stalls, and the vehicle was traveling through those stalls instead of the designated travel lane. The vehicle sustained significant front-end damage. The driver detached the front bumper and drove the car home.

Information
An officer received a phone call reporting items from a theft had been dropped off in Helaman Halls. After searching the area, the officer found the items in front of May Hall. The complainant was notified and returned to collect the property.

Property Damage
An officer investigated a report of a broken window. The damage was caused from inside the building rather than outside. There are no surveillance cameras monitoring this area. The building manager has requested the installation of a camera in the alterations area to prevent future incidents

Information
A manager from BYU's Educator Preparation Program consulted with an officer regarding a student who sent a personal text to a student employee using the program's work support number. The text was not criminal in nature, and the individual was advised that the support number he used was not intended for personal communication. No additional texts have been received since the incident occurred a week ago. The officer explained to the complainant that there was nothing suspicious or criminal about the incident and that it would be documented in case of any further issues.

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Police Beat • 08/26/2024

Disorderly
An officer was dispatched to the botany pond on a report of a male chasing the ducks and kicking at them. The officer met with the male, who admitted to chasing the ducks but stated he did not kick them. The male was told by the officer that it is illegal to harass wildlife in Utah. The officer didn’t see any injured ducks, so no further action was taken. The individual was cooperative and left.

Hit & Run
An officer responded to lot 25 near the curb east of Heritage 4 to the report of a hit and run. The complainant stated that between 2100 hours and 2230 hours her vehicle was damaged while parked at curbside. An unknown witness left a note on the windshield of the complainant's car stating they witnessed a large silver Chevrolet Suburban back into her vehicle and leave the scene. The witness was unable to get a license plate number. After reviewing the camera footage, officers could not read the license plate or clearly see that an accident occurred.

Agency Assist
Lehi PD requested the assistance of the BYU Police Department in the locating and apprehending a BYU Staff member working on campus. Assistance was provided as requested and the subject was taken safely into custody.

Hit & Run
An officer took a report of a hit-and-run accident that occurred in Lot 4. The complainant's vehicle was parked, and unoccupied, when another vehicle entered the parking space adjacent to it. The driver was seen hitting the complainant's car and then exited her vehicle to assess the damage. After briefly inspecting the incident, she left the scene without providing any information. Surveillance video of the incident is available. The reporting officer will follow up on this case once the suspect is identified

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Police Beat • 08/23/2024 - 08/25/2024

Welfare Check
The BYU security center noticed an individual park a vehicle in Lot 22. They got out of the car and brushed their teeth, then got into the back of the vehicle as if they were going to sleep inside it for the night. An officer checked on the individual’s welfare. They were a parent from Idaho who dropped off their child at school and wanted to sleep for a couple of hours before returning to Idaho.

Suspicious
An officer was dispatched to a Wymount Terrace apartment when the resident reported that they heard the doorknob of the front door of the apartment turn, but not open. They said they went to the apartment's front window and saw a silver truck (unknown make, model, or license plate) drive away from the building. A responding officer spoke with the complainant, who stated they did not see anyone near their apartment, or anyone entering the vehicle. Officers patrolled Wymount Terrace looking for the vehicle, but it was not in the area. An officer called the complainant and provided an update on the situation. The complainant stated they were not worried about the problem and would reach out if someone tried to open their front door.

Fall
An elderly patient in the Wilkinson Student Center fell backward while in the hallway due to a crowd near a bathroom. They hit their head against a presentation board by the wall. The patient had returned to a lecture in the ballroom when EMS located them. The patient was evaluated and there was no visible injury. The patient refused to be transported to the hospital and was strongly advised to follow up with medical care.

Missing Person
Officers, BYU Security, and BYU EMS responded to a report of a missing person, last seen two hours prior at the Benson Building. After a lengthy search, the missing person was located, found to be safe, and was reunited with their spouse.

Property Damage
An officer responded to a property damage incident at the CSC. The officer observed damage to the emergency shut-off switch to the freezer system. Further investigation revealed accidental damage caused by workers and equipment that had been moved around. No criminal or suspicious activity was detected. The equipment has been temporarily repaired.

Hit & Run
A victim notified police that their vehicle had been damaged while parked and unoccupied at the Y-Trailhead parking lot. A BYU officer found security camera footage that captured the collision.

The suspect was located at their residence by the Lehi Police Department, and a Lehi Police officer served the suspect with a citation for leaving the scene of an accident on behalf of the BYU Police officer. The case was referred to the Provo City Prosecutor's Office and the suspect was cited to the Provo City Justice Court. The victim received relevant insurance information.

Fall
An officer was dispatched to the Marriott Center for a report of an individual who fell during Education Week. The officer arrived with BYU EMS. BYU EMS treated and evaluated the patient. The patient had tripped over an orange wire cover that was on the sidewalk and hurt their knee and elbow. The patient and their spouse decided to take the patient to an InstaCare. The patient was later released. No further action was taken.

Theft; Bike
An officer took a report of a delayed bicycle theft from the area of the LSB bike racks. An officer contacted the victim via phone and documented this incident. The bike was locked to an interior bike rack that has security cameras. A photo of the suspect has been located and officers are working on identifying and locating suspects. This case is under further investigation.

Welfare Check
A concerned person reported six elderly people standing by the Tanner building for 30 minutes waiting for the Education Week Shuttle. Officers checked the Tanner building along West Campus Drive to Campus Lane but did not find the elderly people. An officer contacted the shuttle drivers at the MOA, who also drove the route looking for anyone stranded, but they did not see anyone. No further information was available.


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Police Beat • 08/22/2024

Suspicious
An officer responded to the Richards Building bridge on a report of a man sitting on the bridge playing with a lighter. The officer met with the complainant, who said the man had left the area about 10 minutes prior. The complainant described the man as in his late teens with a hand-push scooter. The officers checked the RB and trail behind the building but did not find anyone matching the description.

Suspicious
Officers responded to the area of Helaman Halls on a report of a male with a knife. Officers were able to locate the subjects described by the complainant. The complainant explained the subjects never used or threatened anyone with the knife; however, she had just seen it and was concerned. Officers contacted the individuals and explained why they were being stopped. One of them admitted he had a knife on his belt, so it was confiscated. Officer explained knives were not allowed on campus per BYU Policy. The subjects explained they were not from around the area and were headed to the bus stop. Both of them were provided a ride to a bus stop just off campus property. The Officer returned the knife to the person once he was no longer on campus.

Fall
A man attending Education Week was seen by another participant about to fall. The other man caught the individual before he fell. BYU EMS and Provo medics treated and evaluated the patient at the scene. He was transported to Utah Valley Hospital for further treatment and evaluation.

Sick Person
BYU dispatch received a report of an adult person not feeling well at the WSC. BYU EMS responded to the area and rendered aid to the individual. He was transported by Provo EMS to a local hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

Citizen Contact
A police officer was assigned to a delayed report of a theft. The complainant reported that her fanny pack containing various items was stolen. The officer located the fanny pack and returned it to the owner. The owner inspected the fanny pack and its contents and found nothing missing.

Suspicious
Officers contacted a citizen in the lobby of the Police Department who was reporting a suspicious person incident. The nature of the report was that an adult male was dressed oddly for the event he was attending at education week. Some other event attendees had reported to the complainant that they were worried about being around this person. The report was documented for information purposes and the staff member reporting it was advised what further action to take if needed.

Sick Person
BYU EMS and BYU Police responded to one of the third-floor bathrooms in the Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) on a report from a fourth party that an elderly woman participating in Education Week was having a panic attack. Officers waited outside the bathroom to keep foot traffic from going inside while BYU EMTs and the patient's friend assisted her. The patient was temporarily taken to the WSC EMT office to rest while her friend worked to coordinate transportation for her.

Citizen Contact
A police officer was assigned to a delayed report of a stolen vehicle from BYU Lot 20. The police officer located the vehicle in Lot 49, and the owner of the vehicle was notified.

Medical
Officers were dispatched to the WSC on the report of an adult female who may have had a seizure. Officers and EMS arrived on the scene and provided aid. The patient was released after contact with Provo EMS.

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Police Beat • 08/21/2024

Property Damage
An employee who drives for BYU Continuing Education and is helping with Education Week thought she may have hit something in Lot 49 while dropping off passengers. An officer checked the area and documented the damage to the BYU-owned van. There was a small gouge in the metal on the right rear door.

Lost Property
A female attending the BYU Education Week left her purse in one of the rooms at the Wilkinson Student Center. She called Police for assistance to see if the purse had been turned in. Lost and Found was closed, but the officer checked inside and didn't see the purse. The officer also checked the room she left the purse in, and it wasn't there. The complainant said she would call lost and found in the morning.

Citizen Contact
An individual attending Education Week lost track of where she had parked her vehicle when she arrived on campus. She drove around with a friend for a couple hours looking for her car and couldn’t locate it. BYU officers were dispatched to assist her with her missing vehicle. After driving around with the complainant, the vehicle was found in Lot 49.

Medical
The officer and BYU EMS dispatched to a possible diabetic patient. The patient was assessed and released per protocol. No further action was taken.

Medical
An officer was dispatched with BYU EMS on the report of an elderly male not feeling well. BYU EMS evaluated the male and released him per their protocol. The patient refused any further treatment. No further action was taken.

Medical
An officer was dispatched with BYU EMS to assist an elderly female who was feeling sick. BYU EMS evaluated the patient and released her per their protocols. The patient refused any further treatment.

Medical
An officer was dispatched to a medical call at the JKB Police front counter. The patient was assessed by BYU EMS and was released per their protocol. No further action was taken.

Medical
An officer was dispatched to a walk-in patient to the BYU EMS office. The patient was evaluated by BYU EMS staff and released per protocol. The patient refused any further medical treatment. No further action was taken.

Information
A BYU employee came to the BYU Police Station to report concerns she has about her ex-husband possibly coming to campus looking for her. He has made some concerning comments to her even though they have not been threatening in nature. The information was documented, and she was introduced to BYU Police Department's victim advocate for additional resources.

Vehicle Fire
An officer was dispatched to Wymount Terrace for a report of a possible vehicle fire. Officers arrived with Provo Fire. The owner of the vehicle met with first responders and said that the vehicle was burning off spilled oil from an oil change. The owner and the complainant stated that there were never any flames, just a little bit of smoke coming from the engine compartment. After investigation, Provo Fire determined there was no threat.

Abandoned Vehicle
A BYU Traffic Officer reported an abandoned vehicle at Wyview Park. An officer located the car, and it appears abandoned and has multiple parking citations. The officer made telephone contact with the registered owner who agreed to have the vehicle moved by the end of the week. The vehicle was marked for impound if not moved in 10 days.

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Police Beat • 08/20/2024

Medical
Officers responded to Wymount Terrace on a report of possible carbon monoxide poisoning. When the officers arrived, the complainant stated that he and others were experiencing flu-like symptoms and feeling dizzy. Provo Fire and EMS responded and checked the residence with a carbon monoxide meter. Provo Fire did not detect any abnormal readings at the residence. The residents were treated by Provo Fire and released and told they could occupy the apartment.

Missing Person
Officers responded to the Hinckley Center to assist a female visitor to campus who was unable to locate her 13-year-old daughter. They were supposed to meet at the Hinckley Center following Education Week classes; however, her daughter, who did not have a cell phone, had not arrived. Officers assisted the complainant with locating her daughter who was late getting to the Hinckley Center.

Accident – Property Damage
A BYU officer responded to parking lot #4 on a non-reportable accident. The officer responded and took a non-reportable accident and both parties exchanged insurance information.

Medical
An officer was dispatched to the Music Building for a report of a female with an abnormally high heart rate. Provo Fire Department and BYU Police were summoned to assist. Paramedics evaluated the female and determined that she needed to be transported to Utah Valley Hospital. The officer escorted the female's sister to her vehicle so that she could drive to the ER.

Found Person
An officer was dispatched to the west side of the law building on a report of three children under the age of 8 who were playing on the grass unsupervised. The officer checked the area and did not locate any unsupervised children.

Medical
An elderly female stopped an officer outside the Jesse Knight Building and asked to have her temperature checked because she was concerned and not feeling well. EMS responded and checked her temperature. She was released to continue with education week.

Medical
An officer responded to the Martin Building on a 42-year-old patient who felt dizzy and sat down. The patient was medically checked out by both BYU EMS and Provo Fire. The patient did not want to be transported. The patient returned to education week.

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Police Beat • 08/19/2024

Unconscious
An Officer responded to the Wilkinson Student Center on a medical call. The patient said that they did not pass out but had anxiety and just needed time to calm down. BYU EMS responded and medically cleared the patient.

Sick Person
An Officer and BYU EMS responded to the Wilkinson Student Center on a medical call that involved an 80-year-old female who was feeling faint and nauseous. EMS was on the scene treating the patient when the officer arrived. EMS assessed the patient and assisted her while the Officer shuttled her husband to Helaman Halls for his vehicle. The patient was released into the care of her husband.

Lost Property
A laptop went missing from the Life Sciences Building and the complainant notified police. The officer contacted the complainant who said they could not find the laptop. The complainant said that the last documentation they had of the computer was in June of 2023. The complainant also told the officer that all the faculty that usually have access to laptops do not recall taking it. The complainant believes the computer was sent to surplus and not stolen. The officer took a lost property report and advised the complainant to call back if the laptop was located.

Family Problem
Dispatch sent officers to the area of 772 E Campus Ln on the report of a family problem. Officers located and talked with both parties involved and determined there had been no violation of the law and the dispute was non-criminal. Both parties agreed to separate for the remainder of the day. The Officer kept the peace while the female gathered some personal belongings from their home in Provo and left to stay with her mother.

Protective Order
Officers responded to the area of Heritage Halls for a vehicle that alerted the license plate reader (LPR) that a person with a protective order was driving on campus. The individual was served a protective order which did not allow him on campus for any reason. The officer spotted the car and then stopped it because of the violation. After the investigation, the officer arrested the driver for violating a protective order. The officer transported the individual to Utah County Jail and booked him on his charges. The officer also notified the victim and BYU's victim's advocate.

Trauma
BYU police responded to the Harold B Lee library for a report of a male who had injured his hand while longboarding. BYU EMS arrived and evaluated the individual. BYU EMS released him before the officer's arrival.

Breathing Problem
Police responded on a sister missionary who had taken an unknown medication. She swallowed a pill and was having difficulty breathing. When the officers arrived, they learned she had taken a pill filled with essential oils, and she ended up throwing it back up. She then started feeling like she was going to pass out. Provo paramedics responded to access her situation. It was later determined that she could be released to stay at the MTC.

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Police Beat • 08/17/2024 - 08/18/2024

Suspicious
An officer was dispatched to Heritage Halls to check on a suspicious individual who had walked into the building at the same time a female resident walked in. This person didn’t look like he belonged on campus which was concerning. Officers responded to the building but didn’t locate him. An officer called the complainant and asked for more information and received a physical description of the individual. The BYU Dispatch Center used the surveillance camera to look for the male person. The Dispatch Center located footage of the male leaving the building using a basement door and his identity is currently unknown.

Lost Property
An officer was assigned by the dispatch center to call the complainant about his lost wallet. When the officer spoke with the complainant, he said he was at the top parking lot of the Y-trailhead and that’s where he may have lost it. The officer responded to the parking lot and looked in the specific area described but did not locate the wallet. The officer informed the complainant that the wallet was not located, and it hadn’t been turned in to lost and found, or the police.

Lost Property
An officer took a report of a stolen/missing bicycle from Hinckley Hall. The officer contacted the complainant by phone and documented the incident. The officer is conducting follow up to locate the bicycle. The officer found the bike near where it was left unattended and contacted the owner who was able to pick it up.

Citizen Contact
Officers responded to a motel in Provo to assist with the return of personal property. Officers met with the owner of the property and motel management and returned the items.

Welfare Check
Officers responded to the Wilkinson Center on a welfare check. A man was making people feel uncomfortable by asking them to pray with him. Officers located the individual trying pray with employees of the bookstore. An officer contacted the man, who advised him that he wanted a bible. A bookstore employee provided the man a free copy of the scriptures, and he left campus, getting onto a UVX bus.

Welfare Check
Officers responded to Wymount Terrace regarding an apartment door that was left open. The complainant found an open door, and no one would answer which was concerning, so police were notified. The officers checked the apartment and found no one inside and nothing appeared to be disturbed. The officers exited the apartment and locked the door. The officers attempted to contact the resident by phone, but the phone numbers the officers were provided with did not work.

Theft
The BYU Investigations “Bait Bike” was stolen from Wymount Terrace and was later located around 1000 S State Street in Orem. Recently video surveillance footage of the suspect who stole the bike has been located, however, the suspect has not been identified. The bait bike was recovered; however, the lock was damaged in the theft.

Hit and Run Accident
A police officer took a report of a bicyclist that was stuck by a vehicle and the driver left the scene prior to providing any information. The bicyclist declined medical attention and left the scene. Officers are checking video surveillance on campus and taking other steps to identify the suspect. The officer was able to locate the driver of the vehicle and issued a citation.

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Police Beat • 08/16/2024

Suspicious
A concerned person reported smelling the odor of marijuana in BYU lot 4. The complainant didn’t see anyone smoking but saw a man wearing a baseball hat with his head down sitting in a car parked in the lot. The complainant thought the odor could have been coming from that car, so they reported the suspicious vehicle to police and followed it. The man made several turns off campus into a neighborhood, but the complainant did not follow past that point. The complainant described the vehicle and gave an Idaho license plate number. The officer found the car wasn't registered on campus. Several officers checked the area but were unable to locate.

Theft
An officer took a delayed phone report of a theft of two 65” television sets from the Information Technology Building. Video surveillance of the area where the TVs were stored is no longer available as the time frame of the theft was over 30 days ago. The case has been referred to the investigations division.

Protective Order
A police officer took a delayed report of a protective order violation that occurred at the Wilkinson Student Center. The dispatcher and officer were able to locate the offender on video surveillance. The officer attempted to contact the individual at his last known address. It was discovered that this address is vacant. The officer was able to set up a time to meet with the suspect. After the officer spoke with the him, the suspect was placed under arrest and booked into the Utah County Jail for violating a protective order.

Property Damage
BYU Police were dispatched to Lot 36 for a traffic accident. Two vehicles had been involved in a minor collision while pulling out of a parking stall. One vehicle involved was owned by BYU. The drivers exchanged information and BYU Risk Management were notified.

Medical
BYU Police and Provo Fire responded to a report of a traumatic injury at the Smith Field House. The patient was treated and evaluated by the Provo Fire paramedics before he was transported to the hospital for further treatment.

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Police Beat • 08/15/2024

Suspicious
Officers responded to the area of Helaman Halls near Canyon Road for a report of a suspicious person walking down the sidewalk. Officers did extra patrol in the area but didn’t locate the person.

Welfare Check
An officer was dispatched to a welfare check near the Maeser Hill trail. Dispatch advised that a female student initiated a safe walk, and then got disconnected from them. The officer could not locate the female, so dispatch was requested to contact the family to see if the female could be reached. Officers contacted the family, which verified she was safe.

Theft
An Officer was dispatched to Wymount Terrace for a report of a missing bike. The Officer contacted the owner who believes the bike was taken earlier this month. There are no cameras located in that area of the complex. This case is currently under investigation.

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Police Beat • 08/14/2024

Attempt to Locate (LPR)
An officer was dispatched to University Laundry Building for an attempt to locate a suspect vehicle involved in a prior theft at the Creamery on Ninth. The vehicle was picked up by the license plate reader camera near that location. Officers responded to check the area, but were unable to find the blue Chevrolet S10 pick up. The theft occurred back in January.

Lockout
An officer was dispatched to a lockout at Heritage Halls. Prior to the officer's arrival, dispatch confirmed the requesting party was in fact a resident of the apartment. The complainant is a student and she accidentally locked herself out of her apartment. Officer arrived and opened the door with the Heritage master keys.

Theft
Report of a missing bike at Wymount Terrace. The officer contacted the owner of bike who believes it was taken earlier this month. The bike may have been impounded at the request of housing. Case is under investigation.

Robbery Alarm
Officers responded to a panic/robbery alarm at the student health center pharmacy. Officers secured the scene and made contact with staff who advised of a possible equipment problem. The alarm company was notified with a disposition of what happened. No other suspicious activity found.

Lockout
Students locked themselves out of their apartment at Wymount. Officers verified through dispatch that the complainant was on the housing roster. Officer used the master key to unlock the door.

Welfare Check
An officer was dispatched to a welfare check at the Maeser Hill trail. Dispatch said a student initiated of a safe walk and the call was disconnected. Officers were requested to check the area and were unable to locate the female. However, dispatch was requested to contact family to see if she could be located. Officers were able to make contact with family and verified the female was safe. It was discovered the student was having problems with her phone.

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Police Beat • 08/13/2024

Unconscious
EMS and officers responded to Cougareat for a report of an employee who needed medical attention. The patient was treated by EMS and released on scene.

Threatening
A previous BYU athlete responded to the SAB Student Athlete Building to meet with the Athletic Director. After several hours of discussion, the athlete was given a ride off campus to a hotel. The athlete was served a ban letter the following day.

CO/Fire Alarm
An officer was dispatched to a Wymount Terrace apartment to assist Provo Fire with a possible carbon monoxide alarm. When the officer arrived, the resident stated the alarm on the ceiling of the master bedroom sounded twice in the last two hours. Provo Fire and BYU Housing arrived on the scene. They each tested the area with a carbon monoxide meter for the presence of CO gas, but neither found any measurable amount. Provo Fire spoke with the resident and they were able to return to their apartment.

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