CAMPUS WATCH: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Wednesday, 08-22-07 and Thursday, 08-23-07. Clery Timely Warning West Campus Area ARRESTED / IN CUSTODY Subject was arrested on 8-22-07 by the Austin Police Department August 20, 2007 — The University Police Department has received information that the subject below is wanted by the Austin Police Department and may be targeting students. Reports are that this subject is stealing property from apartments in the West Campus area. It has been reported that the same subject is sub-letting apartments without any authorization. He has been reported burglarizing vacant apartments and selling washers and dryers on Craigslist.com. Francisco David Garza White male Height: 5'10" Weight: 155 lbs. Brown eyes, brown hair 23 years of age If you see this subject call 911 as he is wanted for theft. If you have any additional information, contact the Austin Police Department at 311. For additional alert information go to: http://www.utexas.edu/police/alerts/ UNION BUILDING, #4 West Mall Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was discovered in a restricted area located on the second level of the building. During the investigation, the officer discovered that the subject was not a current student or employee of the university. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning and escorted from the area. Occurred on: 8-22-07 at, 7:52 PM. 100 BLOCK WEST 24th STREET Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol by a Minor / Possession of Alcohol by a Minor: A white Mitsubishi was observed traveling through the pedestrian mall located Speedway. During the traffic investigation, the officer detected a moderate odor on the driver's breath. During the investigation, the officer administered the Standardized Field Sobriety tests to the driver. The driver did not display enough clues that indicated that he was intoxicated. The driver was issued a field release citation for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol by a Minor. As the investigation continued the officer discovered two 12-oz cans of an adult beverage inside the vehicle. The passenger claimed ownership of the alcohol. The officer soon discovered that the passenger was under the legal age of 21. The passenger was issued a field release citation for Possession of Alcohol by a Minor. The vehicle was impounded. Occurred on: 8-22-07, at3:23 AM. 400 BLOCK WEST 24th STREET Driving While Intoxicated: A grey Chevy truck was observed running through a stop sign, while traveling at a high rate of speed. During the investigation, the officer detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the driver's breath and noted that the driver slurred his speech when attempting to communicate. The non-UT driver denied that he had been drinking, but that he had taken Benadryl. During the investigation, the officer administered the Standardized Field Sobriety tests to the driver. The driver displayed several clues that indicated he was intoxicated. The drive was taken into custody for Driving While Intoxicated and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 8-23-07, at 1:07 AM. Crime Prevention Tip of the Day: The countdown continues. One day 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: Today's To Do List After double checking to make sure that everything is ready to go, take some time and relax. To Do List 8-23-07 Bicycle thefts have always been a problem at any college campus. There are several things that can be done to lessen the threat of theft. Look at incorporating a two lock locking system. The primary lock will be a U-shaped lock that uses a flat key, not a rounded key. The secondary lock is a self-locking cable lock. This will require the thief to use two different tools in order to steal your bicycle. Please go to the Kryptonite web site and look at the different security ratings given to the various locks. The higher the security rating, the harder the lock will be to defeat. After choosing your locks, please go to the UT Parking and Transportation web site a register your daughter’s bike on line. Most of the bicycle manufactures stamp the serial numbers in the sprocket of the bike. Huff serial numbers will be found on the yoke and American Free Spirit serial numbers will be found on the support brace near the rear tire. To Do List 8-21-07 Parking will also be a problem and many cars will be parked for long periods of time. Remember to remove all personal items from your vehicle. Items like pocket change, backpacks, textbooks, CDs, and the always reliable radar detector. These items tend to attract auto burglars. To Do List 8-07-07 Identity Theft is a big problem; do everything you can to restrict all of your son's or daughter's personal information when applying for credit or filling out any other financial paperwork. There are many different scams in which thieves attempt to obtain personal information in this manner. Limit the number of credit cards carried, one gas card and one credit card. Write either C. I. D. or simply request ID on the backs of all credit cards. Have your student secure their Social Security Card inside their dormitory room or apartment. Encourage them to never carry this card unless applying for a job. To Do List 8-06-07 Go online and sign up for the FREE women's self defense class. This is a free 16-hour class offered through the UT police department. www.utexas.edu/police/rad/register.php
