CAMPUS WATCH: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Thursday, 11-16-06 and Friday, 11-17-06. CONGRATULATIONS to the UT student who will become our 15th recipient of a FREE PIZZA this year. For more details read about the theft of a bicycle at Simkins Dormitory. Once again congratulations. GREGORY GYM, 2101 SPEEDWAY Theft: A Blackberry Pearl was stolen after being left unattended and unsecured beside a third floor basketball court. Loss value: $ 270.00. Occurred on: 11-16-06, between 9:30 PM and 10:00 PM. MANOR PARKING GARAGE, 2017 Robert Dedman Dr. Leaving the Scene Collision: A UT student observed a green Jeep strike a legally parked Infiniti as the driver of the Jeep attempted to park. The witness stated the driver exited the Jeep to inspect the collision damage to both vehicles. The driver then re-entered the Jeep and drove to another parking space without leaving a note on the struck vehicle. During the investigation, the officer was able to make contact with the driver of the Jeep the driver denied striking any vehicle and driving away. Charges Pending. Occurred on: 11-16-06, at 9:43 AM. PERRY-CASTANEDA LIBRARY, 101 East 21st Street Criminal Trespass: A non-UT subject was discovered sleeping in a restricted area reserved for the students and staff of the University of Texas. During the investigation, the subject stated that he had fallen asleep and had lost track of the time. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning and escorted from the building. Occurred on: 11-16-06, at 11:18 PM. 1900 BLOCK GUADALUPE Possession of a Controlled Substance / Possession of more than One Valid DL: A UT police officer observed an Audi traveling at a very slow rate of speed while committing several traffic violations. During the traffic stop, the officer observed a large knife (machete) between the driver's seat and the armrest. The driver was removed from the vehicle for the safety of the officer. During the investigation, the officer searched the driver for additional weapons and discovered that the subject was in possession of an Adderall pill. At first the subject claimed that the pill was his then changed his story. The subject was taken into custody for Possession of a Controlled Substance and transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 11-17-06, at 12:37 AM. SIMKINS DORMITORY, 2501 San Jacinto Blvd. Theft / Criminal Trespass: A UT student observed a non-UT subject using a hammer to break a U-shaped lock off of a silver colored Next mountain bike. The student contacted the UT police department and the subject was located after he attempted to hide under the 26th Street Bridge. The subject was taken into custody for Theft. During the investigation, the officers discovered the following tools in the subject's possession: two Allen wrench sets, pliers, wrench, hammer, wire cutters, two air pumps, and a flashlight. The subject was transported to Central Booking and was issued a written Criminal Trespass Warning. Recovered property value: $150.00. Occurred on: 11-17-06, at 2:10 AM. Crime Prevention Tip: Austin is rated 8th in the world, according to Kryptonite, for the number of reported bicycle thefts. This is another example of why it is important to incorporate a two-lock locking system. The minimum recommendation, at UT, is a U-shaped lock that utilizes a flat key. For the best possible protection in preventing your bicycle from being stolen, incorporate a U-shaped lock with a thick self-locking cable lock. This will require the thief to use two different tools to steal your property – a cutting tool and a prying tool. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, The University of Texas Police Department responded to 38 alarm calls, 1 medical call, 3 suspicious activity reports, 1 collision report, and 6 unsecured door reports between 11-16-06 and 11-17-06. Contact UT Police at 471-4441 if you have any information regarding any of the above incidents or call 911 regarding suspicious persons, suspicious activities or crime. Your call may help solve or prevent a crime. Campus Watch comments should be directed to Officer Darrell Halstead at 512-232-9634 or Darrell.halstead@austin.utexas.edu . Prepared by DWH
