Police Beat

Attempted Theft by Deception
BYU police received a report of a possible scam in which the scammer had called the parents of a BYU student, stated that the student had been arrested, and demanded money. BYU police were informed that the scammers were using the identity of a current BYU police officer. An officer attempted to call the phone number multiple times but has been unable to get in contact with the scammer. No money or personal information was given to the scammer. The phone number was run through the TLO system but returned no results. This information will be provided to detectives for further follow-up.

Traffic Offense
BYU police took a report of a traffic offense. A student was riding his bike on South Campus Drive and felt that a vehicle passed him too closely. Dispatch found footage of the incident; however, it only provides a small portion of the situation. The footage appears to show a vehicle passing a bicyclist, but the proximity and other details remain unknown. At the time of the incident, the vehicle appeared to be driving at the speed limit. This case will be closed unless further information is provided.

Suspicious
A caller reported finding a lone bullet on the ground near a construction site. The officer responded, gathered the bullet, and disposed of it. There was no further indication of criminal or suspicious activity.

Accident
An officer responded to a traffic accident in parking lot #59. The officer contacted the complainant, who advised that he had pulled out of his parking stall too sharply, causing his rear tire to hit the front end of the vehicle parked next to him and resulting in the bumper falling off. The necessary information was gathered, and an accident report was completed.

Found Property
An officer responded to the Smith Field House on a found wallet. The officer located a phone number for the owner and called and texted messages with no response. Officers will drop off at lost and found tomorrow if no response.

Medical
An officer from campus police and BYU EMS were dispatched to the Benson Building in response to a report of a student with a cut finger. Upon arrival, BYU EMS treated the student on-site. The student did not request any further treatment and returned to class.

Welfare Check
An officer was dispatched for a welfare check on a student whose parents had not been contacted for a day, and the student was not returning phone calls. The officer contacted the student's roommate, who called the student, allowing the officer to speak with her and confirm that she was fine. The student then contacted the parent.

 

 



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Property Damage
An officer was dispatched to Lot 33 for a property damage report. The complainant stated he was sitting in his vehicle when the driver of the vehicle next to him entered his car. The complainant explained that the individual’s door struck his vehicle. He also indicated that he believed the suspect had seen him raise his hands in acknowledgment that his vehicle may have been damaged. The complainant reported that the suspect subsequently hit his vehicle with the door again. However, he was unable to obtain a license plate number for the other vehicle before the suspect left, and the incident was not captured on camera. This case will be closed pending further identification of the suspect.

Medical
Officers responded to a fainting incident at the Wilkinson Student Center, where a student was experiencing symptoms. BYU EMS staff evaluated and cleared the patient, who was released to return home without being transported.

Theft
An officer took a report of a theft that possibly occurred at the Lee Library. The complainant said she put her wallet in her backpack this morning. After returning home after class, she found her wallet was not in her bag where she left it. The complainant also advised that she had a fraudulent online charge on her credit card, which was unable to be processed due to the card being previously cancelled. At this point in the investigation, the complainant has no other charges on her debit or credit cards, and her only loss is her wallet and its contents.

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Sick Person
A transient man knocked on the outer door of Tower Four at the Missionary Training Center, requesting medical assistance. An officer from BYU, along with Provo EMS, responded and checked on the individual’s welfare. The Provo Fire Department transported him to Utah Valley Hospital for further evaluation.

Citizen Contact
A student went out to his parked car Sunday afternoon and found it had been hit by another vehicle. A note had been left on the windshield with a name and phone number. When the student called the number, it turned out to be unlisted. It had been snowing, which caused the note to be smudged, making it hard to read the numbers correctly. The officer was able to contact the person who left the note, who then gave permission to provide the student with the correct number.

Fire Alarm
An officer responded to a fire alarm that was activated at Heritage #6 due to students cooking in the kitchen, causing excessive smoke and a strong smell. Upon arrival, the officer found the apartment occupants venting the apartment. Fortunately, the kitchen did not appear to have sustained any damage. The electric shop was then notified to assist with checking and resetting the alarm. A Resident Assistant was also on-scene to assist with the situation and provide support to the affected residents. She indicated she will file a report for housing.

Gas Smell
An officer responded to Wymount Terrace, Building 4, in reference to a gas leak. Provo Fire assisted and determined that there was no active leak. Upon detecting an odor resembling Freon, the officer conducted a door-to-door check in the apartment building to ask residents if they had experienced any gas-related odors. A few residents reported that they had smelled gas. As a result, BYU Maintenance was contacted to inspect for leaks, and they confirmed that no active leaks were detected. Investigators then informed Risk Management of the situation and the results of the investigation.

Suspicious
Officers responded to a suspicious call at Heritage 7, a student resident building, regarding two young males impersonating BYU maintenance workers. Officers contacted the two males, who both stated that they were trying to meet female students. No evidence of a crime was found, but the Resident Assistant (RA) supervisor requested that the males be trespassed from the building due to concerns about their behavior. The individuals were issued a formal trespass warning, and the case will be reviewed by investigators to determine if any further action is necessary.

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Accident
A motorist was driving a pickup eastbound on 2230 North when they slid on the icy road and ran off the roadway, hitting the metal and brick fence on Wyview Park property owned by BYU. The truck was undriveable and was towed from the scene. The officer completed a DI9 traffic accident report, and the BYU housing was notified of the damage.

Information
A student filed a report with the BYU Police Department on January 11, 2025, regarding unwanted interactions with a male acquaintance whom she met at a gym in Orem, Utah, in September 2023. Despite setting boundaries and trying to distance herself, the individual continued to contact her, even after she learned he was married and a father. The complainant has asked him to stop approaching her at the gym, coming to her place of work, or approaching her at the Lee Library, but he continued to send her texts. She has since changed gyms and is asking law enforcement to document the incidents but not to take further action or contact him.

Public Peace
An officer responded to Lot 52 regarding a noise complaint. A tenant in Wymount reported several people around a white vehicle parked in the lot, making a lot of noise. The officer arrived and checked the entire parking lot but did not find anyone making noise or causing a disturbance. The complainant did not want contact, only for the area to be checked.

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Medical
BYU Police and Provo Fire responded to a medical call at Wyview Park after an adult female tenant reported experiencing chest pain. Before medical personnel could conduct a thorough assessment, the patient chose to be driven to the hospital by her husband in their personal vehicle. No further actions were taken by emergency responders.

Traffic Offense
A motorist reported accidentally hitting a pedestrian in the crosswalk at 700 East South Campus Drive. The motorist attempted to speak with the pedestrian, but the individual walked away without responding. The officer filed a report in case they report the incident later.

Fire Alarm
An officer was dispatched to Wymound 17C in response to a report of a smoke alarm activation. Upon arrival, the officer determined that the alarm was triggered by cooking smoke, with no flames present and no damage to the apartment. The officer silenced and acknowledged the alarm before notifying BYU Electricians and BYU Housing for further assistance.

Accident Hit-and-Run
An officer responded to a delayed report of a hit-and-run accident in the parking lot north of the music building. Upon returning to his vehicle, the complainant discovered that the front driver's side corner of his car had sustained damage to the fender and bumper. The officer reviewed surveillance footage, which showed a Dodge Ram pickup striking the complainant's vehicle and then fleeing the scene. The officer managed to speak with the driver of the Dodge Ram, who has agreed to come in for an interview. The investigation is still ongoing.

Found Property
Public Assist - Lost Item Recovered, Lot 16: The complainant called to report that she was parked in Lot 16 and suspected her garage door opener had fallen out of her car. An officer contacted her, and she guided him to her parking location and the approximate whereabouts of the item. The officer went to the location and found the opener lying on the ground. Since the complainant had left campus and would not return until Monday, the officer offered to place the opener on her desk in McKay Building, Room 206T.

Theft
An officer was dispatched to contact the complainant regarding a delayed theft reported at the Eyring Science Center. The complainant stated that a video card from a computer lab had been stolen over a 10-day period. There is currently no suspect information.

Theft
An officer was assigned to investigate the theft of an electric scooter from the bicycle rack near building #3 at Heritage Halls. The scooter was reported stolen between December 18, 2024, and January 4, 2025. Currently, there is no suspect information available. The case has been referred to investigators for further follow-up.

Medical
An officer was dispatched to Heritage Halls, Building 7, to assist medical personnel with a student who had passed out. When the officer arrived, he assisted Provo Fire and BYU EMS as they briefly evaluated the student's condition. The student declined to be transported to a medical facility and was taken to her apartment by friends.

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Unsecure Door
An officer was dispatched to the ROTC building regarding an open door of a Hummer parked in the parking area of Lot 27. The officer responded and found the vehicle's door to be open. Upon looking inside, nothing seemed out of the ordinary. The officer then shut the door to secure the vehicle.

Fire-Alarm
The officer responded to the Culinary Support Center for a fire alarm caused by steam. Upon arrival, the officer found that the employees had evacuated the building. After confirming the cause of the alarm, the officer silenced it at the fire panel. Employees were then allowed to re-enter the building. The officer cleared the scene before the alarm technician arrived to reset the alarm.

Suspicious
BYU Police were dispatched to the area of Heritage Halls after receiving a report from the complainant that a male was loitering near the dumpsters by Building 12. The complainant noted that the male was wearing a coat and boots. Officers patrolled the area and noticed a BYU work vehicle present. However, they were unable to locate the male. Based on the information gathered, it is likely that the male was an employee.

Welfare Check
An officer responded to the Music Building regarding a subject who was upset and causing a disturbance. The officer arrived and began checking the area for the subject. Contact was made with the complainant, who advised that the subject had left the area. The officer checked the entire building but was unable to locate the subject. It was discovered that the subject was upset because there was a hold on his school account.

Welfare Check
Welfare Check - University Pkwy & Canyon Road: A crisis center contacted dispatch, informing them that one of their callers reported a male sitting under a tree in front of Helaman Halls who expressed a desire to harm himself. Officers searched the area and located the male sitting under the tree with his friend, who had called the crisis center. The officers connected the male with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Based on CAPS's recommendation, the officers allowed both the male and female to leave the scene without further action.

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Welfare Check
Officers were dispatched to the West View Building for a welfare check on a person who was hysterical on the phone. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the individual, who had been having a disagreement with their significant other over the phone. The subject stated that they would be okay and did not need any police assistance. Officers provided the subject with information about various resources available on campus. Ultimately, officers determined that the subject did not need any further assistance.

Medical
An officer responded to the Tanner Building following a report of a student who had crashed on his skateboard and sustained a head injury. The officer met with the student and found that he did not have any open bleeding but possibly had a concussion. Provo Fire responded, evaluated the patient, and determined that it would be best for him to be transported to the hospital. In speaking with the student, it was established that the incident did not occur on campus property. The student had crashed west of Canyon Road on the sidewalk and then continued to campus, where he called for assistance.

Sick Person
BYU Police responded to the Joseph Smith Building to assist a student who was possibly having a medical issue. BYU Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel evaluated the patient and advised that law enforcement assistance was not necessary.

Theft
Report of a stolen bicycle from the LSB parking area: An officer made contact by phone with a BYU student who reported parking two bicycles in the LSB bicycle area during finals week. The caller returned to the location today and found that the bikes were gone. The bicycles have been entered as missing in the local system, and the case is under investigation.

Found Property
An officer was dispatched to the area of the BYU Service Station to meet with the complainant, who had found an Arizona driver's license on the sidewalk and wanted to turn it over to the police. Upon taking possession of the driver's license, the officer made every effort to locate the owner but could not find any contact information for the person. The driver's license was left at the Lost and Found in the Wilkinson Student Center.

 Extortion
An officer was dispatched to contact the complainant about an extortion case. The officer spoke with the complainant regarding his use of a dating website named Hinge. The complainant blocked further communication from the suspect and refused to send money. The officer attempted to reach the suspect but was unable to do so because the phone numbers were false. The case was referred to investigators.

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Alarm
An officer was dispatched to the Law Library stairwell in response to a report of a door being held open. The officer arrived at the location and closed the door. Upon reviewing the area, the officer did not observe anything suspicious. This appears to be an ongoing issue that the administration is attempting to address.

Citizen Contact
Officers were dispatched to the Harold B. Lee Library regarding a potentially suspicious individual in a construction zone. Upon arrival, the officers met with the individual, who turned out to be a BYU painter with authorized access to the area. Nothing suspicious was found.

Medical
An officer was assigned by the Dispatch Center to respond to a medical call in Lot 20 following a traffic accident on University Parkway north of the Marriott Center. Provo Police Department officers were on the scene and canceled BYU Police officers while they were en route. Provo PD handled the traffic accident, and there was no need for medical assistance.

Sick Person
Officers were dispatched to assist a sick person near Heritage. The female was evaluated, and BYU EMS requested that we shuttle her to the student health center. After the shuttle arrived, EMS assisted the female into the center. No further action was taken.

Abandoned 911 Hang-up
An abandoned 911 hang-up call was handled by dispatch. The caller was contacted, and it was determined that the call was inadvertent.

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Sex Offense
An officer received a delayed report of a possible sexual abuse case that occurred on campus. The officer spoke with the complainant and gathered information about the situation. The complainant was asked to complete a written statement and email it to the officer. Currently, it is believed that neither the suspect nor the victim has ties to the BYU campus. Once the statement is received, the case will be forwarded to the Investigations Division for further follow-up.

Suspicious Circumstance
While patrolling the main campus of Brigham Young University, an officer was flagged down by a female near Lot 59. She reported that a white male, dressed in all black, had been looking into cars before running away. The witness noted that the incident happened quickly, so she was unable to provide a detailed description of the suspect. Officers subsequently searched the surrounding parking lots, buildings, and neighborhoods but found no signs of break-ins or foul play. Ultimately, they were unable to locate the suspect and cleared the scene.

Robbery Alarm
Officers responded to a robbery alarm at the Creamery on Ninth Street. It turned out to be an accidental alarm triggered by an employee. The manager discussed the importance of employee training and agreed to improve the training processes.

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Alarm
A held door alarm was triggered at the SAB. An officer responded and determined that the door was being held open by air pressure. After inspecting the area, the officer found no issues.

Alarm
An officer was dispatched to the Heritage Halls Central building following a report of a door alarm. Upon arrival, the officer observed a door stop blocking the door from closing. No individuals were seen in the area. The officer removed the door stop and closed the door.

Additional Alarms and Lockouts
Officers responded to multiple other alarms and lockouts on campus during this reporting period.

Suspicious
The complainant was suspicious of salespeople visiting her apartment today. They had scheduled the appointment by phone earlier in the week, but her suspicions grew when they claimed to be giving away a free child protection kit while actually selling life insurance, which she did not see as related. She canceled the appointment, and they left without any issues; however, she remained concerned that it might be a scam company. The company's name is American Income Life Insurance. The officer was able to look up the business online, and it appeared legitimate, advertising a free child protection kit. She had not provided any personal information to the company and had no obligation to them, so she was advised that they could be trespassed from her residence if necessary. She indicated that she would contact us again if the company became a problem.

Fire Alarm
An officer responded to a fire alarm at Wymount Terrace, Building 17B. Upon arrival, the officer met with the resident, who explained that he had left a frying pan with oil on the stove while making dinner. The pan became too hot and started smoking, triggering the alarm. During the conversation, the officer did not observe any damage to the apartment. Risk management and the electric shop were notified of the incident

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Alarm
An officer was dispatched to the Joseph F. Smith Building to investigate a door alarm. Upon arrival, he discovered that the door in question was propped open. Student building care employees were present in the area. The officer explained the purpose of the door alarm and the importance of keeping the doors closed. He then removed the item holding the door open, which cleared the alarm.

Paper Service
Investigative officers served an adult ban letter to an individual for trespassing. The order prohibits the person from entering BYU property without authorization.

Information
An officer was asked to call the complainant regarding an individual leaving letters around campus, searching for someone they believe used to work at the Creamery on Ninth. Upon reviewing the letters, it does not appear that any criminal activity has taken place. The case will be documented for future reference should further incidents occur.

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Accident
The complainant reported that on December 31, 2024, he was in Lot 50 near Campus Floral when his sister parked her vehicle, a 2023 Toyota Corolla, in the parking lot. The vehicle sustained damage to the front and rear passenger side doors. It is unknown what caused the damage. The Dispatch Center searched the BYU surveillance camera system for relevant recordings but did not locate any. The complainant was informed of the case number and that no useful camera recordings were available.

Property Damage
On December 27, 2024, an officer was contacted by the complainant regarding damage sustained to several restrooms in the Joseph F. Smith Building. The officer gathered information from the complainant regarding the damage and estimated timeframe, which appears to have occurred between December 23 and December 27, 2024. Upon inspection, it was observed that multiple toilet seats were damaged. At this time, there are no identified suspects, and further investigation is necessary to determine the cause and extent of the damage.

Alarm
An officer was dispatched to the Music Building in response to a door alarm. Upon arrival, the Dispatch Center informed the officer that the alarm had cleared, so he cancelled any further response.

Citizen Contact
Officers responded to a residence in Heritage Halls Building 12 after a concerned resident reported unusual noises in the area. The officer met with the resident, checked the apartment, and patrolled the surrounding area for further investigation. The search revealed no evidence of any issues. This was the only complaint received by dispatch in that area that evening.

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Found Property
An officer found an abandoned bag on a light pole near the Clyde Building. The bag is navy blue, has a strap and several zippers, and contains a dish with a lid. There is no identification on or inside the bag. The officer collected the bag and took it to the lost and found in the Wilkinson Student Center.

Burglary
Dispatch notified an officer that a banned vehicle had triggered the security system at BYU. Upon verification, Dispatch confirmed that the vehicle was parked at the Smith Field House and that the owner was still banned from the BYU campus. The officer located the individual, who had entered an office in the SFH, printed several shipping labels using a BYU printer, and had taken multiple office items. The officer arrested the suspect and transported them to the Utah County Jail on charges of burglary and theft. This case will be referred to the Utah County Attorney's Office for review of the charges.

Alarm MTC
A Missionary Training Center security officer silenced a fire alarm at the MTC, but the alarm technician did not want to respond and asked that an officer go over and reset the alarm. The officer reset the alarm and then cleared the area.

Alarms and Lockouts
Officers also responded to several campus alarms and assisted on routine lockouts.

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Campus Alarms
Officers responded to eight false alarms and several lockouts on campus during the last two days.

Fire Alarms
On December 28, 2024, an officer responded to Wyview Building 21 following a report of a fire alarm. The officer contacted the tenant, who advised that they had burned their pizza, causing smoke but no flames. The alarm was silenced, and the tenant was informed that the fire technician could be in contact with them for additional reporting.

That same afternoon, at 16:40 hours, officers responded to Wyview Park 13 for a fire alarm that was the result of burnt food. The officer met with the residents, who stated there was no flame due to the burnt food. The officer silenced the alarm, and no further action was taken.

Information
On December 29, 2024, an officer was dispatched to the area of the Thomas L. Martin Building in response to a report of a possible fire. It was determined that there was no fire, only steam rising through the grates covering the underground tunnels.

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Fire Alarm
Officers and BYU Housing personnel responded to Wymount Terrace after receiving a report of an audible alarm coming from near building 11C. After searching the area, an officer found that the source of the audible alarm was a smoke detector in a dumpster near building 12A. The alarm was retrieved from the dumpster and handed over to housing personnel.

Held Door Alarm
An officer was dispatched to the Marriott Center Annex to check on a door alarm. Upon arrival, the officer found the West Tunnel Entry Door propped open. The officer closed the door, and the alarm cleared.

Alarm
An officer was dispatched to the Ellsworth Building following a report that door 104C was in alarm. The officer found that the area in question was under renovation and that the door was being held open for work purposes. The officer advised Dispatch of the situation and requested that the employees notify Dispatch in the future whenever they need to hold the door open.

Alarm
An officer was dispatched to a door alarm at Heritage Halls, Building 4. Upon arrival, the officer found the door in question propped open. The officer closed the door, and the alarm was cleared.

Alarm
An officer was dispatched to the Ellsworth building following a report of a door alarm. No building security personnel were on duty at the time. The officer contacted the janitorial staff on the scene, who reported that they were working in the area. The officer conducted a walkthrough of the building, checking the exterior doors and access points, including the roll-up doors. The door alarm in question was neither observed nor heard. The door had a flashing key card access point, indicating a possible malfunction. This information was relayed to security dispatch for follow-up.

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Fire Alarm
An officer was dispatched to the Kimball Tower in response to a report of a fire alarm. The officer met with the fire technician and searched the floor; the alarm was active, but nothing was found. The fire technician silenced and reset the alarm. It is unknown what caused the alarm.

Fire Alarm
Police were dispatched to Wyview Park for a fire alarm. Officers responded to a vacant apartment and discovered that a component of the water heater had burned out, causing a burnt electrical smell. No other property damage or flames were present. BYU housing was notified and responded to repair the damaged part.

Student Lockout
An officer was dispatched to the Riviera Apartments for a student lockout. The student was contacted and granted access to the apartment to retrieve their keys. No further action was taken

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Medical
BYU officers and Provo Fire personnel were dispatched to the Wilkinson Student Center following reports of an unconscious woman. The woman had recently donated blood and was walking around the WSC when she suddenly collapsed. Provo Paramedics arrived promptly at the scene, assessed her condition, and provided necessary care. After determining that she was stable, the paramedics assisted her in walking to her vehicle. Her husband was present and assured responders that he would drive her home to rest and recover.

Alarm-Forced
On 12/24/2024, an alarm was triggered at Door 1240 C, SWKT, in the lab, indicating a forced entry. Due to safety concerns, the responding officer did not enter the lab for an assessment. Upon review, it was confirmed that all exterior doors were secure. The on-call responsible person has been notified of the situation for further investigation.

Agency Assist
An officer stepped in to assist local police by directing traffic on 900 East, ensuring smooth flow and safety for motorists and pedestrians alike. This intervention was necessary due to an apartment fire reported at 450 North and 999 East, where emergency services were responding.

Unsecured Door
An officer was checking the area around Smith Field House when he observed a door that was propped open. It was 8:20 PM on Christmas Eve, and the building should have been secure. The officer closed the door and checked several areas of the building but could not locate anyone. Dispatch also advised that the building was scheduled to be closed for the holiday.

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Carbon Monoxide Alarm
An officer responded to Wyview Park regarding a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm. Provo Fire responded and found that CO was present in the apartment. After ventilating the room and contacting the resident, it was determined that the CO had come from baking with the stove for an extended period. A housing maintenance employee responded, checked everything, and confirmed that the CO was from cooking in the oven. The housing employee approved the residents to return to the apartment.

Possible Trespass Information
On December 23, 2024, the BYU Police Department received a delayed report regarding a male conducting TikTok interviews with students on BYU campus, in violation of the BYU Filming on Campus policy. The individual was sent an official cease and desist letter from the BYU Administration, indicating that he could be removed from campus or issued a citation for trespassing if he continued to violate the policy. The subject referenced this letter before returning to BYU campus in December to conduct additional TikTok interviews. Criminal charges for trespassing are currently pending. This case is being reviewed by investigations.

Fire Alarm
The BYU Police responded to a smoke alarm in Wyview Park. The tenants reported that it was a cooking error, and no flames or property damage had occurred. The alarm was silenced, and BYU Housing was notified.

Accident
BYU police responded to Lot 54 for a delayed vehicle accident. The two parties had already exchanged information but had questions about insurance claims. The officer addressed their inquiries and advised them to contact BYUPD with any further questions.

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