CAMPUS WATCH: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Tuesday, 07-31-07 and Wednesday, 08-01-07. * * * * * 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, 5'-4" / 5'-7", thin build, 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. GATEWAY APARTMENTS, 1618 West 6th Street Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was discovered sleeping on a bench near the entrance to the apartment complex. During the investigation, the officer learned that the subject was not a current student, nor was he an apartment resident. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning and was escorted from the area. Occurred on: 7-31-07, at 5:54 PM. PARKING LOT 110, 2200 Block Comal Suspicious Activity: A non-UT subject observed another non-UT subject looking into several parked vehicles. During the investigation, the suspicious person was located in another parking lot. The subject denied looking into vehicles and remained standoffish towards the officers. Officers were unable to locate any unsecured vehicles or any broken windows. Occurred on: 7-31-07, at 2:00 PM. Crime Prevention Tip: Thieves like to shop, same as you and I. It does not matter what time of day or night they go shopping. After parking your vehicle, take a few extra minutes and ensure that all of your personal property is out of sight. SAN JACINTO RESIDENCE HALL, 309 East 21st Street Disturbance / Criminal Trespass Warning: UT police officers responded to a reported disturbance inside a first floor dormitory room. Upon arrival, the officer did not observe any signs of a disturbance, but were told that a UT student and a non-UT subject had been involved in an argument. As the investigation continued, the officers issued the non-UT subject a written criminal trespass warning and escorted her from the area. Occurred on: 8-01-07, at 3:35 AM. 100 BLOCK EAST 24th STREET Criminal Trespass Warning: A UT student discovered a non-UT subject sleeping next to the bicycle racks located between Welch Hall and Painter Hall. The student contacted the police department. During the investigation, the officers learned that the subject was not a current student or staff member. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning and was escorted from the area. Occurred on: 7-31-07, at 3:15 AM. 2000 BLOCK CHICON Disorderly Conduct (Abusive Language): A UT staff member got involved in a verbal altercation with a non-UT subject who was illegally parked. The non-UT subject displayed his wordsmithing ability with three and four syllable words towards the staff member. During the investigation, the officer learned that the suspect was illegally parked and had attempted to apologize. Occurred on: 7-31-07, at 1:45 PM. 2200 Block Comal Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was observed walking up to several parked vehicles and looking into them. During the investigation, the officers 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: 7-31-07, at 7:30 AM. 2300 BLOCK SAN JACINTO BLVD. Driving While Intoxicated: A black Honda was observed running through an intersection that was controlled by a stop sign. During the traffic investigation, the officer detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the non-UT driver's person. The driver admitted that he had consumed only 2 beers. The officer noted that the driver's eyes were bloodshot and watery. The officer administered the Standardized Field Sobriety test to the driver. The driver displayed clues that he was intoxicated. The driver was taken into custody for Driving While Intoxicated and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 7-31-07, at 3:45 AM. 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 Gym Aquatic 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. Crime Prevention Tip of the Day: The countdown begins. Twenty-four days until Moove-In and the beginning of the Fall 2007 semester. As time gets shorter the "to do" list grows longer, now is a good time for a few reminders: Mark all of your property with your State issued driver's license number. Remember, property thefts are the number 1 crime at UT. Look into a two-lock locking system when securing your bicycle on campus. Take a few minutes and go online and register your bicycle with UT Parking and Transportation: www.utexas.edu/parking/transportation/biking/bicycle_register.php CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, The University of Texas Police Department responded to 50 alarm calls, 5 suspicious activity calls, 4 suspicious persons reports, and 8 unsecured buildings between 07-31-07 and 8-01-07. 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
