CAMPUS WATCH: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Friday, 02-16-07 and Monday, 02-19-07. CHEMICAL PETROLEUM ENGINEERING BUILDING, 200 East Dean Keeton Burglary of Building: The president of a UT student group discovered that an unknown subject had entered into the student group's office and removed cash from an unsecured cash box that was located inside an unsecured desk. Loss value: $4.00. Occurred: between 2-16-07, at 4:00 PM and 2-189-07, at 4:34 PM. Crime Prevention Tip: Student groups are the target for a number of burglaries that occur on a number of college campuses. Why? Many student groups have not developed strong protocol or training for cash handling and cash storage. All student groups will elect new officers each year and the out-going officer simply hands over keys, combinations, and other materials. As a student group, develop protocol that address security, safety, and access control. This protocol can be very simple by answering a few questions: Is the area alarmed? If yes, the alarm codes need to be changed. Does this student group handle money? If yes, develop a cash handling protocol. Many universities already have cash handling policies and training online. How many keys are issued to your area? How many keys are being reported lost or stolen? These questions can be answered by UT Locks and Keys. It might be time to re-key your area and regain access control. GOLDSMITH HALL, #5 West Mall Suspicious Activity: A UT student observed three unknown subjects attempting to gain access into Goldsmith Hall by climbing over a secured gate. The student challenged the subjects as to why they were doing what they were doing. They informed the student that they wanted to get inside Goldsmith. The student contacted the police immediately. During the investigation, the officers searched the area but were unable to located the unknown subjects. Occurred on: 2-18-07, at 5:07 PM. GOLDSMITH HALL, #5 West Mall Theft: A purple colored Specialized mountain bicycle was stolen from the bike racks located on the west side of the building after being secured with a self-locking cable. Loss value: $250.00. Occurred: between 2-16-07, at 6:30 PM and 2-18-07, at 5:35 PM. GREGORY GYM, 2101 Speedway Criminal Trespass Warning: UT police officers discovered three subjects inside an enclosed area of the Gregory Gym Outdoor Aquatics Center. All three subjects were watching as a fourth subject was helping another subject who was dangling from the fence after being hung up. All five subjects were identified as current UT students. During the investigation, one student wanted to know why they could not swim since they pay student fees. The officer educated the subject about Criminal Trespass and the blaring fact that the facility was CLOSED. All five students received written referrals to the Dean of Students office. Occurred on: 2-17-07, at 12:06 AM. JESTER WEST DORMITORY, 201 East 21st Street Criminal Mischief: A UT staff member discovered three concave depressions in a set on windows. During the investigation, the officer determined that the holes were created when a high velocity object struck the window pane. Loss value: $100.00. Discovered on: 2-15-07. LITTLEFIELD HOUSE, 302 West 24th Street Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was discovered sleeping on the steps located on the east side of the building. During the investigation, the officer issued the subject a written criminal trespass warning and escorted him from the area. Occurred on: 2-17-07, at 3:54 AM. PARKING LOT 108, 1600 Block Red River Burglary of Motor Vehicle: The driver's side lock on a red Ford truck was discovered broken by the owner of the vehicle. The owner soon discovered that her wallet and cellular telephone had been removed from her purse. During the investigation, the officer learned that the wallet had contained several credit cards and $15.00 in cash. As the investigation continued, the former owner of the wallet, informed the officer that several unauthorized charges were made at local area businesses. Loss value: Unknown at this time. Occurred on: 2-17-07, between 8:05 AM and 4:25 PM. PENNICK-ALLISON TENNIS COURTS, 1701 Trinity Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was discovered asleep on the east side of the building after concealing himself inside a black trash bag. During the investigation, the officer issued the subject a written criminal trespass warning and escorted him from the area. Occurred on: 2-19-07, at 4:10 AM. SERVICE BUILDING, 304 East 24th Street Graffiti: Words written in silver paint were discovered on the east side of the building. Loss value: $100.00. Discovered on: 2-18-07, at 7:39 PM. SIMKINS DORMITORY, 2501 San Jacinto Blvd. Possession of Marijuana: UT police officers responded to a second floor dormitory room on a report of burning marijuana. When the officers arrived, the officers detected the odor of burning marijuana and a stronger odor of air deodorizer. After the officers knocked on the door, a resident opened the door, and once again officers detected the odor of burnt marijuana inside the dormitory room. Officers observed in plain view a multi-colored pipe sitting on the window sill. The pipe was confiscated after officers were allowed into the room. The officers received written consent to search the one side of the dormitory room and recovered several plastic baggies containing a green leafy substance, believed to be marijuana. The subject was taken into custody for Possession of Marijuana and transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 2-16-07, at 6:51 PM. 500 BLOCK EAST DEAN KEETON Driving While intoxicated: A UT police officer observed a Lincoln Mercury traveling eastbound without its headlights on. During the investigation, the officer observed that the driver was bleeding from a bloody nose. The officer asked the driver why he was bleeding. The driver explained that he had been involved in a fight at a 6th Street location. As the investigation continued, the officer detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the driver's breath. The officer also noted that the driver kept asking the officer to repeat his questions several times. The officer asked the driver to step out of his vehicle and consent to the Standardized Field Sobriety tests. The driver consented and displayed several clues that indicated he was intoxicated. The driver was taken into custody for Driving While Intoxicated and transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 2-17-07, at 3:13 AM. 2400 BLOCK HARRIS BLVD Driving While Intoxicated: A silver Honda was observed meandering back and forth as it traveled west along 24th Street. The meandering vehicle almost struck another vehicle that was also traveling west bound. The officer attempted to stop the Honda and the driver of the Honda did not respond. The officer activated his siren and the driver responded by turning on the right turn signal. When the Honda finally stopped, the officer detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the driver's breath. As the driver exited her vehicle, the officer observed that the driver was swaying back and forth and needed the support of the Honda to stand up right. The driver informed the officer that she was coming from a sorority event where she had a lot of fun, but did not drink. During the investigation, the officer noted that the driver's eyes were bloodshot and watery. The driver consented to the Standardized Field Sobriety tests and displayed enough clues that indicated she was intoxicated. The driver was taken into custody for Driving While Intoxicated and transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 2-17-07, at 2:50 AM. Spring Break is around the corner. Time for planning a trip is running short. Have You Secured Your Dorm, Home or Car? • Light timers set? These can be checked out FREE of charge from any police department. • Windows & doors locked? (don't leave a spare key hidden outside your room) • Answering machine on, telephone ringer off? (don't leave a message saying that you are gone) • Let someone at home or a trusted neighbor know where you are staying and how to reach you. • If leaving your car, make sure you park it in a safe, legal spot. Remember to remove all of your personal property from inside your vehicle. • If taking your car, check your car's belts, oil, hose, & tires. • Make sure you have enough gas & money to arrive at your destination & return home. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, The University of Texas Police Department responded to 99 alarm calls, 4 suspicious activity calls, 6 suspicious persons calls, 10 medical emergencies, 3 collisions, and 15 unsecured buildings between 02-16-07 and 02-19-07. 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
