Citizen Contact
A complainant reported a homeless man changing in a West Campus men’s restroom. The officer arrived on scene and checked all restrooms, but only found students in a classroom doing face painting for Halloween and one man dressed as a zombie. The complainant confirmed that the man dressed as a zombie was the man they wrongly identified as homeless.
A screw was reported to be intentionally placed in the complainant’s tire while it was parked in Lot 2 near the Museum of Art (MOA). An officer reviewed security footage and found no evidence of the complainant’s claim.
Suspicious Person
Four individuals dressed in black attempted to place black tape over a BYU campus sign, which was protected by heavy plastic. BYU security spotted the individuals, and the suspects fled before law enforcement arrived. BYU security removed the tape and posted extra patrols around the area for the remainder of the shift.
A suspicious incident was reported at the Bean Life Science Museum. The suspicious person was recently released from an inpatient facility. After reviewing the footage, the officer determined there had been no criminal activity and spoke with the suspect’s caretaker to recommend an added measure of supervision.
A suspicious person was spotted near the bike racks at Lot 52. BYU officers arrived at the scene, but did not find any suspicious individuals.
Traffic Offense
A vehicle ran a red light on South Campus Dr. A witness provided a photograph of the vehicle and the time of the incident. The officer is working to identify the driver.
Theft
A student reported a stolen battery charger for an electric scooter. The scooter was locked and charging near May Hall at the time of the theft. There are currently no suspects or surveillance footage related to the theft.
Medical
A swimmer sustained an abrasion on their ear during diving practice at the Richards Building swimming pool. Medical personnel treated the abrasion on-site and then released the patient.
A student injured his left knee, which left him unable to walk while riding a skateboard down the walkway ramp from the Marriott Center. BYU EMS and Provo Paramedics evaluated the student and transported him to the Student Health Center for further evaluation and treatment.
A flag football participant injured his eye during a game at North University Field. He received on-site treatment from BYU EMS and was released.
A person passed out in the Grant Building. The individual was found conscious upon arrival. They were cleared by medical personnel and returned to take their test.
A female student injured her knee on the BYU campus field and was unable to walk. The Provo Fire Department assisted her to her vehicle so she could receive further medical attention.
A male student injured his knee while playing soccer at the RB field. Paramedics evaluated his condition, and the student determined to seek medical attention independently.
Information
10 individuals camped out in Lot 49 in preparation for an upcoming football game. They were instructed to leave immediately or face trespassing charges. The students complied.
Progressive Car Insurance notified the BYU Police Department of a client’s car crash near Helaman Halls. Officers thoroughly investigated the parking lot, but found no evidence of a car crash.
An estranged relative contacted a student on campus. The student reported the incident, stating that they wished to have no contact with this relative. The officer advised the student to send an email to communicate their desire to avoid contact formally.
Found Property
A missing BYU ID was found on the ground in the parking lot near the Police Department. The ID belonged to a faculty member and was quickly returned.
Harassment
An individual reported harassment from his ex-girlfriend and her sister, who were allegedly spreading slanderous statements. The individual requested only documentation in case of further escalation of the situation.
Criminal Mischief
A former BYU employee who was terminated last month was suspected of deliberately tampering with the women’s bathroom in the RS building and clogging all four toilets with paper towels. The tampering resulted in a flood of fecal matter. Further investigation is being conducted.
Threatening
An individual threatened to shoot BYU football fans on social media. BYU officers prompted BYU detectives, who confirmed the suspect had already been arrested.
Ban Letter Served
A ban letter was issued to a social media influencer who repeatedly attempted to interview BYU students on campus without proper authorization. This letter was given after multiple warnings to the influencer who continued conducting unauthorized interviews.
Accident
A vehicle-bicycle crash occurred in Lot 20. Neither party involved needed medical attention. The bicyclist was issued a warning citation for failure in following the bicycle laws.
A minor accident occurred in Lot 59. No injuries were sustained.
A complainant discovered her bumper had been scraped in a hit-and-run incident in Lot 37 on the BYU campus. Officers reviewed camera footage, but were unsuccessful in identifying the suspect.
A two-vehicle collision occurred in Lot 39. One vehicle was parked and unoccupied while the other vehicle was attempting to park. Officers are currently attempting to contact the owner of the unoccupied vehicle.
A vehicle backed into an unoccupied vehicle in Lot 25 near the BYU Creamery.
Family Offense
An individual reported family problems. The officer gave the complainant a lethality assessment. The complainant decided not to pursue charges, but met with the victim's advocate the following day.
Trespassing
A group of young people playing soccer was reported to be trespassing at Haws Field. The officers arrived on scene, and after a short conversation, the group left without incident.
A group of males was filming in the Wilkinson Student Center. The officers did not suspect any suspicious activity. Later, it was learned that BYU security had already issued a warning. Officers were unable to locate the group.
Three female and one male student knocked on a resident’s door in Heritage Halls, entered uninvited, and filmed a TikTok video. Officers spoke with residents to identify the suspects, but their identities remain unknown.
Seizures
A student had a seizure in the Benson Building. EMS evaluated the student and transported her to her apartment to wait for her parents’ arrival.
Lost Property
A complainant reported losing a wedding ring near the intramural fields west of Lot 45. The officer advised the complainant to check the WSC lost and found and contact the grounds personnel.
An individual lost her wallet somewhere between the Harold B. Lee Library (HBLL) and Log 16. Officers assisted in searching, but the wallet has yet to be recovered.
Gasoline Smell
A strong gasoline or chemical odor was reported by a resident assistant. One resident reported feeling nauseous due to the smell. Firefighters and officers were unable to detect a smell, and their equipment did not detect hazardous levels.
Hazardous Condition
An officer observed the top portion of the large screen at the stadium peeling away due to strong winds during a high school band competition. Risk management was alerted to secure the area and prevent further damage.
Agency Assist
An individual purchased a truck in Oklahoma and found a student’s BYU ID inside the truck, along with drug paraphernalia and stolen cards. The Oklahoma officer contacted BYU dispatch. The owner of the missing student ID had previously reported stolen items to the Provo Police in April.
Alcohol Offense
Officers found an 18-year-old BYU student intoxicated, unresponsive and vomiting in Heritage Halls. The student had reportedly consumed vodka in their apartment and was transported to Utah Valley Hospital for further evaluation.