CAMPUS WATCH: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Wednesday, 07-25-07 and Friday, 07-27-07. * * * * * BOLO * * * * * Theft Suspect: The University of Texas Police Department is currently investigating two laptop computer thefts that occurred inside the Texas Union. The suspect is described as: White female, 19 to 25 years of age, with shoulder length curly blond hair, worn in a ponytail. She is described as "very attractive." She was last seen wearing black colored clothing. If you have seen this subject, contact the University of Texas Police Department at: 512-471-4441. ALMETRIUS DUREN HALL, 2624 Whitis Ave Disorderly Conduct: A UT staff member observed two UT students involved in a fight outside a third floor dormitory room. The staff member ordered both subjects to stop. Neither subject stopped fighting until they learned the UT police department was responding. During the investigation, the officers were able to locate the suspect inside his dormitory room. As the investigation continued, the officers learned that the suspect was owed money from the victim, and had come to claim it from him Occurred on: 7-25-07, at 4:24 PM. BATTLE HALL, #1 West Mall Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was discovered sleeping on the east side of the building in the doorway. During the investigation, the officer learned that the subject was not a current student or staff member. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning and escorted from the area. Occurred on: 7-23-07, at 6:25 PM. BIOLOGY BUILDING, 205 West 24th Street Suspicious Person: A UT staff member discovered an unknown subject inside a second floor women's restroom. When the staff entered the area, the unknown subject simply walked out and left the building. During the investigation, the officers searched the area with negative results. Occurred on: 7-25-07, at 11:47 PM. KINSOLVING DORMITORY, 2605 Whitis Ave. Failure to Identify / Possession of Alcohol by a Minor / Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor (2 Counts): Two UT students were observed looking into a first floor dormitory room through a window. During the investigation, the officer detected a very strong odor of alcohol on both student's breath. As the investigation continued, the officer learned that both subjects were under the legal age of 21. Both subjects were issued a court appearance citations for Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor. As the officer was issuing the citations, he discovered that the suspect had not provided him his true name and date of birth. The subject was taken into custody for Failure to Identify and Possession of Alcohol by a Minor. The subject was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 7-21-07, at 1:18 AM. MOLECULAR BIOLOGY BUILDING, 2500 Speedway Theft: A silver and black backpack containing a USB thumb drive, flashlight and an umbrella was stolen from an unsecured 3rd floor lab. Loss value: $33.00. Occurred between: 7-23-07, at 4:00 PM and 7-25-07, at 8:30 AM. PATTERSON LABS, 2415 Speedway Theft: A Dell laptop computer was stolen from a secured fifth floor office. During the investigation, the UT staff member stated that she had found her office unsecured after insuring the door was locked upon leaving. Loss value: $600.00. Occurred between: 7-16-07, at 5:00 PM and 7-25-07, at 10:57 AM. PERRY-CASTANEDA LIBRARY, 101East 21st Street Assault by Contact: A UT student reported that while studying on the 4th floor an unknown subject reached under the table and touched her foot. During the investigation, officers located the subject as he was getting off of the elevator onto the 4th floor. The subject was issued a court appearance citation for Assault by Contact and released at the scene. Occurred on: 7-23-07, at 6:10 PM. SANCHEZ BUILDING, 1912 Speedway Criminal Mischief: A UT staff member discovered that an unknown subject had defecated on landing inside the northwest stairwell. Custodial Services personnel were required to clean and disinfect the affected area. Loss value:$75.00. discovered on: 7-26-07, at 11:20 PM. UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1616 Guadalupe Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was discovered sleeping on the south side of the building. During the investigation, the officer learned that the subject was not a current staff member or student at the University of Texas. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning and escorted from the area. Occurred on: 7-25-07, at 8:20 AM. UNIVERSITY OUTREACH CENTER, 1301 East 7th Street Criminal Trespass Warning: A UT staff member discovered a non-UT subject sleeping next to a parked vehicle. During the investigation, the officer learned that the subject was not a current student or staff member at the university. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning and escorted from the area. Occurred on: 7-26-07, at 10:12 AM. Crime Prevention Tip of the Day: Last week my partner and I attended the Texas Crime Prevention conference in Richardson TX. During one of the sessions this very topic was brought up. What was discussed was the availability of electronic recording devices today, and how predator can set up an unsuspecting victims inside libraries and other public venues. Because of the small size of these electronic devices, the size helps to conceal the crime. Being aware of your surroundings and taking precautions reduces your risk by eliminating some of these opportunities. Mark your calendars, because everyone is invited to the annual National Night Out. This year's event will be held on August 7th 2007 at Jasper Park and Gregory Aquatics Center. The fun will begin at 5:00 PM with activities, lots of food, music, and door prizes. For more information contact the University of Texas Crime Prevention Unit at 512-232-9634 or 512-232-9638. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, The University of Texas Police Department responded to 48 alarm calls, 11 suspicious activity calls, 9 suspicious persons reports, and 11 unsecured buildings between 07-25-07 and 7-27-07. 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
