Accident
A driver reported their car was scraped March 12 while parked, but surveillance footage did not show how the damage happened. They were given a case number for documentation.
An officer responded after a parked vehicle was hit, but the other driver had left a note with their contact information. Both parties later connected by phone and exchanged all necessary details.
Officers responded to a car and bike collision at the west entrance of the Marriott Center parking lot, where the cyclist initially declined medical care. After speaking with her mother, she asked for help transporting her bike home and was later taken to the Student Health Center before being sent to Utah Valley Hospital for further evaluation.
A hit‑and‑run was reported in lot 14, and an officer was dispatched to document the incident. The investigation focused on gathering details about the damage and circumstances.
A BYU officer responded to lot 57 after a black truck and a white sedan backed into each other at the same time, leaving both vehicles with minor damage. The drivers exchanged information and agreed to email their statements to the officer.
Citizen contact
An officer checked the areas around the Life Sciences Building and the Joseph Smith Building after a report of an emotional student. No one matching the description was found, and no additional information came in.
An officer and Provo Fire responded to Helaman Halls after residents reported a gas odor. Fire crews tested the air, found no dangerous gases and residents were cleared to return inside.
Officers investigated a reported altercation between two family members near the west tunnel of the Marriott Center. After reviewing the situation, they determined there wasn’t enough evidence to pursue charges.
Officers responded to the Marriott Center after a spectator reported being shoved into her seat by another attendee. Both parties were interviewed, and the incident was documented.
A student called dispatch, believing her car had been stolen from lot 59 south of the LSB. Before officers arrived, she found her vehicle in the lot, and the issue was resolved.
An officer followed up on a Safewalk session that hadn't been ended by a student at West Campus. The student confirmed by phone that she had arrived safely and simply forgot to close the session.
Property damage
An officer responded after a driver’s rear passenger window suddenly shattered while she was waiting to turn into the Marriott Center parking lot, a sound she initially mistook for gunfire. Footage later showed a baseball from Miller Park striking the vehicle, and she got the information to file an insurance claim.
Trespassing
Officers went to the 900 East gate of the Missionary Training Center after a man refused to leave when security couldn’t accept a small Walmart grocery delivery. After speaking with his supervisor and resolving a possible language misunderstanding, he left the area without further issues.
A security guard at the Harold B. Lee Library recognized an individual with a history of trespassing and running from security, prompting officers to respond. The person was formally trespassed from campus to prevent future incidents.
An Amazon driver tried to deliver a package to the MTC on a Sunday and was turned away, but then bypassed security by driving through the main gate. Officers located him, escorted him off the property, and the MTC has since issued a ban.
Alarm
An officer was sent to the Indoor Practice Facility for a fire alarm, but security confirmed it was part of a scheduled test. The scene had already been cleared before the officer arrived.
Officers responded to a duress alarm in room 2400 of the Wilkinson Student Center and found that an employee had triggered it accidentally. The system was reset and the call was cleared without further issues.
A door and beam alarm went off at the southeast tunnel entrance of the Eyring Science Center, and dispatch received a photo of someone entering. Officers checked the tunnels and nearby areas but couldn’t find the individual or confirm who was in the photo.
Medical
An officer and BYU EMS responded to the Anatomy Lab in the LSB after a student passed out, but she was awake and sitting in the hallway when they arrived. She declined hospital transport and was released at the scene.
A police officer and Provo Paramedics went to the Riviera Apartments after a woman reported intentionally overdosing on prescription medication. She was transported to Utah Valley Hospital for treatment. With her permission, her mother and the police chief were notified, and arrangements were made for an involuntary commitment for a mental health evaluation.
Lost property
A BYU police officer checked the Marriott Center and its lost‑and‑found after a woman reported losing her purse, but it wasn’t located. She later realized she likely left it in her Uber and was advised to contact the company to retrieve it.
Theft
An officer responded to the Marriott Center after a DanceSport participant reported her bag with cash, clothing, and a phone was stolen from a changing room sometime between 2:30 and 5:15 p.m. She plans to provide the phone’s serial number, and the investigation is ongoing.
Abandoned vehicle
An officer checked on an abandoned vehicle in lot 52 at Wymount Terrace 6C after security raised concerns. The owner, who has moved out of state, said a recovery company will pick it up within ten days.