CAMPUS WATCH: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Tuesday, 02-13-07 and Wednesday, 02-14-07. DEVELOPMENT OFFICE, 2901 North IH-35 Theft: A silver Apple Mac G-4 laptop computer was stolen from an unsecured 2nd floor office. Loss value: $1,500.00. Occurred on: 2-07-07, at 1:45 PM. GRADUATED SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, 100 West 21st Street Criminal Trespass Warning: An unknown subject contacted the UT police department to report a suspicious male that was seen walking around inside the building. During the investigation, the officers located a subject that matched the description that the caller had given. Officers discovered that the subject was not a student or staff member and had established a campsite inside a stairwell. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning and escorted from the area. Occurred on: 2-13-07, at 2:00 PM. Crime Prevention Tip: Kudos to the unknown caller, you did a great job. GREGORY GYM, 2101 Speedway Theft: A Motorola cellular telephone was stolen from a third floor basketball court after it was left unattended. Loss value: $150.00. Occurred on: 2-13-07, between 6:30 PM and 7:15 PM. JESTER DORMITORY, 201 East 21st Street Burglary of Habitation: A UT student discovered her Nikon camera, Apple iPod, iPod docking station, and $26 in cash had been stolen from her unsecured dormitory room located on the 5th floor. Loss value: $226.00. Occurred on: 2-13-07, between 9:30 AM and 1:30 PM. JESTER DORMITORY, 201 East 21st Street Suspicious Person: A UT student awoke to discover an unknown subject standing inside her unsecured dormitory room located on the 14th floor. As the student moved, the subject turned and left the room. The student secured her room. The unknown subject is described as: Black male, 6'-0", thin build, with short cropped hair (maybe wearing braids.) The subject is transient in appearance and wears multiple layers of clothes and a grey ball cap. During the investigation, the officers learned that several students have had encounters with this subject. Officer learned that the subject claims to be a UT student and an 8th floor resident of Jester. Occurred on: 2-13-07, at 9:00 AM. Crime Prevention Tip: There are many parents that read the Campus Watch and are diligent about passing on information to their sons and daughters. Please remain diligent and pass the following information on: The access control system that was installed by Housing and Food only works when students prevent strangers from "Tailgating" behind them. Right now it seems that there are a few students who feel secure enough with the access control system to leave their rooms unlocked. The system is as strong as its weakest link. Are you that link? Take the time to secure your room, even if your roommate is there. This is not about paranoia; this is about your security and safety. PARKING LOT 104, 1900 Block North IH-35 Burglary of Motor Vehicle (Criminal Episode): A UT police officer discovered the driver's side window of a red Mazda Protégé broken out. While investigating this burglary, officers discovered broken windows on a black Toyota truck, red Mazda truck, white Acura Integra, and a black Dodge Stratus. At the time of discovery, the officers were unable to confirm that any property was missing with the registered owners of the vehicles. Loss value: Unknown at this time. Occurred on: 2-14-07, between 2:30 AM and 3:35 AM. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, The University of Texas Police Department responded to 28 alarm calls, 3 suspicious activity calls, 2 suspicious persons calls, and 4 unsecured buildings between 02-13-07 and 02-14-07. 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 To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php
