Police Beat

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Welfare Check
The officer responded to the LSB for a Safe Walk welfare check. Upon arrival, the officer located the subject, who was found to be okay. The complainant stated that they had reached out both via the app and by text. Dispatch confirmed that they received a text message while the officer was speaking with the complainant.

Lost Property
BYU Police were dispatched to respond to a report of a lost set of keys somewhere on the BYU campus. The officer gathered details about the keys and directed the student to the main lost and found areas on campus.

Sex Offense
An officer contacted an individual regarding a delayed sexual assault. The officer spoke with the victim and gathered basic information about the incident. The officer explained a victim advocate would contact them for further follow up. This case was referred to investigators.

Information
An officer responded to the report of a possible slashed tire. After reviewing the pictures, it appears that the tire was damaged by a road hazard. The complainant requested a report to document the incident in case anyone else experienced similar problems in the area.

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Suspicious
An officer was dispatched to Helaman Halls after a complainant reported seeing a man aged 30-40 sitting in a tan SUV, who appeared out of place. The officer patrolled the area but was unable to find the vehicle. The Dispatch Center also reviewed surveillance footage but could not locate the SUV.

Medical
An officer was dispatched to Wymount Terrace to assist Provo Fire with a female patient experiencing abdominal pain. Upon arrival, the officer found the patient feeling nauseous in the bathroom. Provo Fire assessed her condition, and she was later transported to Utah Valley Hospital in a privately-owned vehicle.

Report of Smoke – Fire
An officer responded to Wymount Terrace after reports of an active fire outside a building. Upon arrival, neither Provo Fire nor the officer found any active flames. The individual responsible for the fire spoke with them and admitted to burning chemicals. Both the officer and fire officials advised the individual against burning chemicals on university property and instructed them to dispose of the materials properly.

Accident
An officer was dispatched to lot #26 of the visitor parking area following a reported accident. The incident involved a white Honda Odyssey and a gray Honda Pilot. The Odyssey had parked in a stall when the Pilot, which was directly behind it, attempted to maneuver into a nearby spot and both vehicles collided. Accident report filed.

Found Property
An officer was approached by a person who found a key in a parking lot and wished to turn it in. The officer collected the key and subsequently took it to the lost and found.

Missing Child
An officer, already on duty at the Marriott Center for the Dance Sport event, was called to investigate a report of a missing child. While patrolling the concourse, the officer received an update that the child's mother had located her missing child and confirmed that police assistance was no longer necessary.

Suspicious
An officer was dispatched to the Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) after an employee reported that a transient man was upset for being unable to bring a drink mug into an event he wished to attend. Upon arrival, the officer verified the man's identity using his Utah ID and confirmed through the Dispatch Center that he had no prior police interactions or warrants. After explaining that the event was restricted to students and required a ticket for entry, the man chose to sit in a chair and stated he did not intend to attend. The officers then updated the complainant on the situation.

Citizen Assist
BYU Police were alerted by a caller requesting a welfare check on an individual loitering in the hallway outside her office at the JKB for several hours while using his phone. Although the caller felt uncomfortable passing by him, she noted that he was not exhibiting any concerning behavior. Upon investigation, the officer found that the male was present for a legitimate reason.

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Unsecured Door
A police officer responded to a report of an unsecured premise at the Wilkinson Student Center. Upon arrival, the officer discovered that the door was closed but not locked and found no apparent reason for its unsecured state. The officer secured the door and took no further action.

Trespassing
An officer responded to a delayed trespassing incident at Wasatch Elementary, where unknown individuals discharged three fire extinguishers in various rooms throughout the school. There were no signs of forced entry, and the method by which the subjects accessed the building remains unclear. Fortunately, no damage or theft of items or tools was reported.

Medical
An officer was dispatched to Heritage 3's Activity room in response to a student feeling as though he had lodged something in his throat. BYU EMS and Provo Fire attended to the student, who was treated and released by BYU EMS.

Citizen Contact
A police officer responded to a reported theft at the Smith Field House, where a student had experienced the theft of his cell phone, AirPods, and other belongings while working out in the weight room. Upon arrival, the officer learned that the student had successfully recovered his items, discovering that a backpack had been placed over them, obscuring his view.

Animal Problem
A report was made regarding an injured cat in the vicinity of the construction trailers near the new BYU Fine Arts building. A police officer was dispatched to the area to investigate but was unable to locate the animal.

Suspicious Person
An officer was dispatched to the BYU Foreign Language Center following a report of two males behaving suspiciously. After conducting extra patrols in the area, the call was cleared as unfounded.

Theft
A student reported the theft of their MACFOX e-bike, valued at $1000, from Wyvew Park between October 2024 and the present. The complainant noted that their bike lock appeared to have been cut with a grinder. They will provide any additional information about the missing bicycle to the officer as it becomes available.

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Welfare Check
An officer responded to Helaman Halls to perform a welfare check on a student. A BYU faculty member called and reported that they had not seen the student in class and requested the welfare check. The officer went to the residence and spoke with the student's wife, who stated that he was sick last week but had returned to class today. I asked her to have her husband contact me. The officer later spoke with the student, who confirmed that he had been sick with the flu but had returned to classes.

Medical
An officer responded to the Life Science building in reference to an unconscious person. Upon arrival, the individual was found to be conscious and breathing. EMS evaluated the patient, who then refused transport.

Fire – Gas Smell
An officer responded to Building 4B in Wymount Terrace following a report of a gas smell. The officer, along with Provo Fire and BYU EMS, arrived and spoke with the tenants, who reported the odor of natural gas. Fire personnel also noted a slight odor of natural gas but found no readings on their OC equipment. Housing was contacted and asked to respond to investigate the situation further.

Medical
An officer was dispatched to the Harold B. Lee Library to assist BYU EMS with a student who had fallen six hours earlier and injured her ankle. Upon arrival, the officer was informed by the patient that she didn’t believe her ankle was broken, but she needed assistance getting to her apartment. BYU EMS provided her with a ride to her residence.

Agency Assist
BYU Police and BYU EMS assisted Provo Fire and Provo PD at the scene of a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident that occurred in the east side crosswalk of the Cougar Blvd. and Canyon Road intersection. The pedestrian suffered minor injuries, and the Provo police officer on the scene issued the driver of the vehicle a citation.

Fraud
The complainant received a phone call from a blocked number, during which the caller claimed she had a warrant out of Idaho and needed to pay a portion of it to avoid going to jail. She managed to send $2,000 through Apple Cash before realizing it was a scam. The only information available about the suspect is the phone number to which she sent the cash. This case will be referred to Investigations for further follow-up.

Information
A police officer responded to a delayed property damage report involving two individuals working at the north university intramural field. The damage occurred when one vehicle's door hit the other, causing minor cosmetic damage. The reporting party requested that the officer refrain from contacting the other individual, as he preferred to handle the matter privately and amicably. This report is for informational purposes and will be updated based on the reporting party's wishes.

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Trespassing
Officers were dispatched to the SAB regarding a student athlete who had been sleeping in the building. According to the complainant, the student had previously received permission from the coaching staff to sleep in the SAB. This information will be verified through the administrative staff.

Accident
The accident involved a BYU box truck and a Ford Bronco. No injuries were reported, and there was minimal superficial damage to one vehicle. One vehicle backed into the other. An officer responded to the scene and photographed and documented the collision.

Accident
BYU Police responded to a traffic accident on BYU Campus. An officer facilitated the exchange of information for insurance purposes, and documented the damage sustained by the vehicles involved. The parties were provided with the case number for insurance purposes.

Lost Property
Report of missing keys from the Clyde Building. An officer made contact by phone and assisted in documenting the inventory of the missing keys. The keys were later located by the complainant.

Public Peace - Noise Complaint
BYU Police were dispatched to a noise complaint at Wyview Park. The complainant stated she had been woken up by some loud construction noises in the middle of the night. Officers patrolled around the area but were unable to find any construction work occurring in the area on campus. The complainant was advised to talk to Provo Police.

Lost Property
A report was filed regarding a missing key from the Joseph F. Smith Building; the specific lock the key belongs to is unknown. Although it is listed in the inventory, the key cannot be located. The officer documented the report for informational purposes.

Animal Problem
BYU Police responded to Wyview Park regarding an injured deer. Officers discovered that the deer had a broken leg yet continued to run around the area. They were unable to get the deer to stop long enough or in a safe enough location to euthanize it, so they left the animal alone.

Found Property
BYU Police were dispatched to a found property incident at Budge Hall. The hall advisor stated he found a police barricade inside an apartment during inspections. The student thought it was cool, so he put it inside his apartment. Security dispatch was asked to pick up the barricade, while the officer spoke to the student about the incident.

Medical
An officer responded to the IPF regarding a patient who had injured their knee during an intramural soccer game. The patient was medically cleared by BYU EMS and transported to the hospital by private vehicle.

Citizen Contact
An officer was dispatched to the MTC regarding a suspicious package containing a white substance. The officer determined that the white powder was not an illicit substance but rather a prank involving laundry soap. There was no way to ascertain how long the package had been in the area where it was found.

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Suspicious Person
Report of an adult male observed near an all-girls dorm. An officer contacted the caller and followed up to identify the male. No suspicious activity was noted; the subject had proper access and resides at the location.

Medical
Officers responded to the trailhead for a medical assist reported by Provo. The only detail provided was that an individual had passed out. Officers checked the area and were unable to locate a problem.

Citizen Contact
BYU Police were contacted regarding a minor traffic accident that had been delayed in reporting. Both parties involved had already exchanged information but had questions about how to report the incident to their insurance and whether they needed a police report. An officer addressed their inquiries and clarified the civil nature of their accident. They were then directed to their insurance agents for further assistance.

Fraud
A caller reported a fraudulent incident involving the sale of a vehicle on Facebook. The caller made a deposit using a pay app linked to their debit card, believing they were purchasing the vehicle from a legitimate seller. However, it was later revealed that the Facebook account they interacted with had been hacked. An officer documented the incident and advised the caller to contact their bank regarding the transaction. The case is currently under investigation.

Theft
BYU Police responded to a report of a delayed scooter theft at Wyview Park. The stolen scooter was equipped with an Apple AirTag, providing a tracking mechanism. An officer collected the details of the incident and forwarded the information to Detectives, who will work on locating the scooter using the tracking data.

Theft
An officer was investigating another scooter theft. It was reported that the complainant's scooter had been stolen from the bike rack near the SAB. The necessary information was gathered, and a report was completed. There are no suspects or camera footage available in the area where the theft occurred.

Accident
Report of a Single Vehicle (Motorcycle) Accident on 450 East. An officer responded to the scene and contacted the motorcycle driver. The driver had lost control of the bike, resulting in a crash in the travel lane. Provo Fire/EMS also responded, but the driver declined medical assistance. The motorcycle was left inoperable. The driver and a friend removed the bike from the scene.

Welfare Check
An officer was dispatched to Helaman Halls for a welfare check. Dispatch advised that the complainant had been unable to get in touch with a family member for over an hour. Before the officer arrived at the subject's residence, the complainant called back and reported that they had been in contact with the subject, and assistance was no longer needed.

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Citizen Contact
An officer was dispatched to respond to a telephone call about an individual who found damage to their vehicle. The complainant stated that they were unsure if the damage occurred on BYU's campus or off campus. There is no security camera footage of the incident during the timeframe when the vehicle was on campus. According to the complainant, the damage consists of marks that can be buffed out.

Information
Officers were dispatched to assist BYU Security at the Hinckley Center during a planned disruption of a professor's lecture. BYU Security officers met with the organizers of the disruption and asked them to leave the property. As the group was departing, they continued to disrupt by engaging with individuals entering the building. Afterward, they gathered by their cars, talking to people as they walked past. BYU Police Officers responded to ensure that the individuals left BYU property promptly, as requested by BYU Security. Eventually, the group left campus after speaking with the police officers.

Welfare Check
An officer was dispatched to the BYU Broadcasting building to perform a welfare check. The check was requested for a security officer who was not responding to radio or cell phone communication. The officer located the security officer and found everything to be normal; he had simply lost service while patrolling the building.

Medical
An officer was dispatched to the Richards building in response to a medical call. Upon arrival, the officer and Provo Fire personnel met with the patient, who reported dislocating their shoulder while playing volleyball.

Vehicle Theft
A BYU employee was traveling on 800 N near Botany Pond when he saw a lawn care vehicle that he recognized as stolen from near Miller Park earlier that week—though it had not yet been reported to the police—being driven on the opposite side of the road by a group of teenage boys. The BYU employee contacted the juveniles, and the police were notified. BYU police responded to the scene and spoke with both the BYU employee and the juveniles. One of the juveniles claimed to have purchased the vehicle off Facebook Marketplace the day before, paying in cash. He asserted that he was unaware the vehicle was stolen and did not know the identity of the individual from whom he bought it. The juveniles' parents were contacted, and all of the juveniles were released into the custody of family members. BYU Grounds took custody of the recovered vehicle. This investigation is ongoing.

Trespassing
An officer was dispatched to the Richards Building to speak with two individuals who were reportedly inside after hours. As the officer arrived, he observed four individuals—two men and two women—walking away from the building. When the officer spoke with the complainant, a student employee, he indicated that there were two men and two women in the building, but they may have already left.

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Medical
An officer responded to a call regarding a medical issue at the Joseph F. Smith Building. Upon arrival, the officer assisted BYU EMS in assessing the situation. It was concluded that the patient did not require transportation for further medical care. Feeling cold and weak, which was likely caused by the chilly and rainy weather outside, the officer offered a ride to the patient and their roommate to Helaman Halls.

Found Property
An officer responded to the Martin Building after receiving a report about a found debit card. Upon arrival, the Officer took possession of the card and managed to contact its owner. The owner explained that their spouse was at school and likely lost it there. Following the owner's request, the spouse came to the police department to retrieve the card.

Citizen Contact
An officer responded to a report of a troubling note found in the bathroom of the Wilkinson Student Center. The complainant discovered the note, which had a list of pros and cons regarding suicide, but it did not include any identifying information or a direct threat. Due to the absence of surveillance cameras in the area, the officer had no information regarding the person who may need help. Investigators will follow up on the case.

Medical
An officer responded to a call at the Harold B. Lee Library regarding a male student having an allergic reaction. Upon arrival, BYU EMS and Provo Medics were already on scene; BYU EMS administered an epinephrine dose while Provo Medics assessed the student. After evaluation, the medics released the patient. The officer then drove the student home to his residence.

Medical
An officer and Provo Fire personnel were dispatched to Wymount Terrace after a complainant expressed concern for a patient who had recently returned home from the hospital and was feeling unwell. Upon arrival, Provo Fire assessed the patient's vital signs, which appeared normal. After evaluation, the patient declined any transport to the hospital.

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Information
An officer was dispatched to call a complainant about a delayed assault in the Tanner Building on 02/27/25. The complainant and suspect are classmates who had been discussing ethics. As they were leaving, the suspect allegedly grabbed the complainant by the shoulders, causing pain and making the complainant feel unable to pull away. The complainant wanted to pursue assault charges. However, after reviewing footage and interviewing the suspect, the officer determined no crime had occurred. This information was reported to the BYU Office of Belonging. No further action is required.

Information
An officer met with a student at the Harold B. Lee Library who reported seeing another student commit a lewd act the previous day. The reporting student saw a male student with his hand on his crotch area over his clothing on the level two study area. The reporting student could not provide a detailed description other than the male being college aged. The area where the incident occurred is not covered by cameras.

Traffic Offense
Dispatch Center reported a white Mazda CX5 driving on the sidewalk near Brigham Square. When an officer arrived, the vehicle was gone. The Dispatch Center provided the vehicle's license plate, owner's name, and phone number. The officer contacted the owner, who explained he works for BYU Athletics and was hanging posters for a tennis match. He usually uses a golf cart, but it was unavailable. The officer advised him to use the golf cart and to call the Dispatch Center before hanging posters late at night. The owner agreed.

Welfare Check
Officer responded to Heritage Halls for a welfare check on a student who was supposed to be on an 0800-hour flight to Florida. The student's family was unable to contact him. The officer found the student at 0730; he had slept through his alarm. The student, who was flying home to open his Mission Call, was packed and ready to go. The officer drove him to the Provo airport. The officer also informed the student's mother that he was at the airport and should make his flight. The mother texted the officer, confirming the student was on the plane to Florida and they would Facetime the BYU police officers when he opened his Mission Call later that day.

Damaged Property
An officer was dispatched to Budge Hall for a delayed property damage report. Showerheads and pipes had been removed from the bathroom in the 3200 wing. Residents filed an emergency maintenance request, and BYU Facilities repaired most of the damage. Cracked tiles and broken lights will be fixed later. Possible suspects are being looked into, but the culprit is unknown at this time.

Citizen Contact
An officer was dispatched to Lot 59, south of the Life Science Building, to help a student locate her vehicle. The student was concerned it had been towed. The officer found the car in Lot 57 and gave the student a ride to her vehicle.

Citizen Assist
An officer responded to the Marriott Center to assist a citizen who believed they had lost their wallet during a basketball game. Together, the officer and the citizen found the wallet under the floor riser and seat where the citizen had been sitting.

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Citizen Contact
A complainant contacted the BYU Dispatch Center, reporting an individual engaging in a lewd act in public near the west side of the quiet study-room entrance. No additional description was provided. The complainant requested communication via email only. They were subsequently emailed and asked to arrange an in-person meeting or a phone call. The complainant responded, indicating their unavailability until the morning or early afternoon of February 28th. They were instructed to call the Dispatch Center and request a patrol officer to proceed with the initial report process. The on-duty sergeant was notified of the call.

Traffic Accident
On February 27, 2025, at 1700 hours, a reporting party observed a white SUV exiting a parking stall and colliding with the vehicle directly behind it. The driver did not remain at the scene and departed. The officer located the vehicles and documented the incident with photographs. Both vehicle owners contacted the officer and confirmed that there was no damage to their vehicles.

Theft
An officer contacted a complainant regarding a stolen bicycle near Heritage Halls. The complainant stated that the last time they saw their bicycle was approximately December 19, 2024, and they noticed it missing about a week ago. The officer discovered that the bicycle had been registered on campus and obtained the necessary information to list it as stolen. No surveillance footage of the incident was found.

Harassment
On February 27, 2025, at 1426 hours, an officer spoke with a female student who reported that over the past 30 days on campus, she had passed a male student on the sidewalk who was holding his cell phone to his chest, and she believed he was recording her as they passed. The officer reviewed camera footage of four males passing the area, all with their cell phones out. She was unable to identify any of the males as the one she suspected. The footage indicated that nearly every student passing the cameras at that time had their cell phones in their hands.

Sex Offense
On February 27, 2025, an officer was requested to contact a complainant regarding a delayed sex offense that occurred at the Y Trail Head. The officer gathered initial information from the complainant to commence an investigation. The complainant indicated that they had already been in contact with Title IX. The officer explained that the police department's victim advocate would also be reaching out to them.

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