CAMPUS WATCH: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Tuesday, 02-27-07 and Wednesday, 02-28-07. DELL PEDIATRIC INSTITUTE, 1400 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Criminal Mischief: Several fire extinguishers were discovered discharged throughout the DPI construction site. Loss value: $60.00. Discovered on: 2-26-07, at 5:30 AM. JESTER WEST DORMITORY, 201 East 21st Street Theft: A black Specialized mountain bicycle was stolen from the bike racks located on the east side of the building after being secured with a U-shaped lock. Loss value: $450.00. Occurred: between 2-26-07, at 10:00 AM and 2-27-07, at 8:00 AM. JESTER WEST DORMITORY, 201 East 21st Street Criminal Mischief: A plastic information sign was discovered destroyed after an unknown subject set it on fire. The sign was replaced and the replacement sign was also destroyed after being set on fire. Loss value: Unknown at this time. Discovered on: 2-27-07, at 8:22 AM. PARKING LOT 27, 2600 Block Whitis Ave Theft: An orange tire immobilizer was stolen after being removed, without authorization, from the left front tire of a black Audi. Loss value: $425.00. Occurred on: 2-25-07, between 1:30 AM and 4:30 PM. SPRING BREAK 2007 Yesterday we discussed some of the problems local police departments will be facing during the next month with all of the Spring Break activities happening on their beaches and ski resorts. Many of criminal offenses will be related to alcohol issues: MIP, Public Intoxication, Disorderly Conduct, as well as Assaults, including Sexual Assaults. Many times friends are the ones that will draw the attention of the police because of their actions. So how can you tell if a friend has a drinking problem? Sometimes it's tough to tell. But there are signs you can look for. If your friend has one or more of the following warning signs, he or she may have a problem with alcohol: • Getting drunk on a regular basis • Lying about how much alcohol he or she is using • Believing that alcohol is necessary to have fun • Having frequent hangovers • Feeling run-down, depressed, or even suicidal • Having "blackouts" -- forgetting what he or she did while drinking • Having problems at school or getting in trouble with the law 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, 3 suspicious persons calls, 2 medical emergencies, and 6 unsecured buildings between 02-27-07 and 02-28-07. 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
