CAMPUS WATCH: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Wednesday, 11-14-07 and Thursday, 11-15-07. ENGINEERING TEACHING CENTER, 204 East Dean Keeton Burglary: A Sony laptop computer was stolen from a secured second floor office. Loss value: $500.00. Occurred between: 11-13-07, at 7:00 PM and 11-14-07 , at 11:00 AM. FRANK ERWIN CENTER, 1701 Red River Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was discovered passed out. The officer soon discovered that prior to passing out, the subject had had an extreme physical reaction to the overconsumption of alcohol. During the investigation, the subject stated that he had consumed 12 beers and 3 shots in the span of 2 hours prior to the event at the FEC. Austin EMS treated the subject for alcohol poisoning. EMS stated that the subject did not need to go the hospital for additional treatment. The subject was taken into custody for Public Intoxication and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 11-14-07, at 10:50 PM. FRANK ERWIN CENTER, 1701 Red River Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was observed attempting to rush onto the stage during an event at the FEC. During the investigation, the officers detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the subject's breath and noted that he was sweating profusely. The subject became very combative towards the officers as they were escorted him from the building. The subject was taken into custody for Public Intoxication and was transported to Central Booking. During a medical evaluation at Central Booking, the jail nurse requested that the subject be transported to a local area hospital for a more extensive medical evaluation. The officers learned that the subject had ingested vodka, Jagermeister, and two "hits" of acid. At the hospital the subject was issued a field release citation for Public Intoxication and was released to hospital personnel. Occurred on: 11-14-07, at 9:48 PM. GOLDSMITH HALL, #5 West Mall Theft: A silver Trek 4300 mountain bicycle was stolen from the bike racks located on the north side of the building after being secured with a self-locking cable lock. Loss value: $300.00. Occurred on: 11-07-07, between 9:00 PM and 11:59 PM. JESSE H. JONES COMMUNICATION CENTER, 2504-A Whitis Ave Criminal Trespass: A UT staff member discovered a non-UT subject bathing inside a 4th floor men's restroom. As the officers were arriving to the building, they observed the subject as he was exiting the building. One of the responding officers recognized the subject as a known offender. The subject was taken into custody for Criminal Trespass and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 11-14-07, at 2:23 PM. JESTER EAST DORMITORY, 203 East 21st Street Fraud: A UT student placed three items onto his Face Book page in order to sell them. The student received a response from a buyer. During the negotiations a set price was agreed upon. The buyer then informed the student that he was going to send "a little extra" to cover the cost of the shipping and to use another company to send any extra money back. When the student attempted to withdraw money from his bank account, he discovered his account was overdrawn. Loss value: $2,944.00. Occurred between: 11-05-07 to 11-14-07. Crime Prevention Tip: This is the second time this scam has appeared in the Campus Watch, this semester. In order for this scam to be successful, the seller must deposit the fraudulent check into their checking account and obtain a cashier's check or cash without waiting to see if the check is valid. The check or cash is then sent back to the buyer. The waiting period is the part of the scam that the con artist is trying to avoid. In order to get your money, the con artist is betting that you will not take the time to wait and see if the check will clear the banking system. When you don't, they gotcha. The other day, I was asked, why have these scams been around for so long? The reason is simple. Let's be honest, at times we are too trusting – or too greedy. J.J. "JAKE" PICKLE RESEARCH CENTER, 10,100 Burnet Road Criminal Mischief: A UT staff member discovered, on two separate occasions, an unknown tool had been used to deflate her tires. Loss value: Unknown at this time. Reported on: 11-14-07, at 7:32 AM. WOOLRICH LABS, 210 East 24th Street Theft: A black and white Specialized mountain bicycle was stolen after being secured to a sign pole with a self-locking cable lock. Loss value: $300.00. Occurred on: 11-14-07, between 12:01 PM and 2:30 PM. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, The University of Texas Police Department responded to 16 reported alarms, 3 suspicious activity calls, 2 suspicious persons reports, 2 medical emergency calls, 4 collision reports, and 3 unsecured buildings between 11-14-07 and 11-15-07. 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
