CAMPUS WATCH: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Friday, 11-16-07 and Tuesday, 11-20-07. FRANK ERWIN CENTER, 1701 Red River Criminal Trespass Warning: On several occasions, a non-UT subject had attempted to enter the FEC under false pretenses during an event. During the investigation, the subject was issued a written Criminal Trespass Warning and was escorted from the property. Occurred on: 11-17-07, at 6:45 PM. JESTER WEST DORMITORY, 201 East 21st Street Theft: A blue Free Spirit road bicycle was stolen from the bike racks located on the west side of the building. Loss value: $50.00. Occurred between: 11-08-07 and 11-18-07. MOORE-HILL DORMITORY, 204, East 21st Street Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT student heard another UT student attempting to manipulate her dormitory door. During the investigation, the officers observed a confused UT student standing outside a second dormitory room wondering why he could not get into his room. As the investigation continued, the officers learned that the confused student had been playing "beer pong" inside his third floor room. The officers learned that the subject was under the legal age of 21 to be consuming alcohol. The subject was issued a field release citation for Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor. Occurred on: 11-17-07, at 4:22 AM. PETER T. FLAWN ACADEMIC CENTER, #2 West Mall Theft: A silver iPod shuffle was reported stolen after being left unattended inside the 1st floor study lounge. Loss value: $50.00. Occurred on: 11-17-07, between 9:05 AM and 9:15 AM. SAN JACINTO RESIDENCE HALL, 309 East 21st Street Suspicious Person: A UT Student observed an unknown subject stealing a bicycle. The unknown subject was last seen riding the stolen bicycle towards the Brazos Parking Garage. The unknown subject was described as: Black male, 6'-0". He was last seen wearing a light blue sweater, plaid shirt, and dark colored pants. The subject had a blue backpack in his possession. Occurred on: 11-17-07, at 7:32 PM. Crime Prevention Tip: Kudos to this student for taking the time to contact the UT Police Department. The semester is winding down. Historically, this time of the year there is an increase in the number of bicycle thefts. Remain vigilant by helping another fellow Longhorn watch over their property. Report all suspicious activity to the UT Police Department. Who knows, we might be providing you your next pizza. SIMKINS DORMITORY, 2501 San Jacinto Blvd Theft: A Giant bicycle, a brand name not the size, was stolen from the bike racks located on the west side of the building. The bicycle was secured to the racks with both a self-locking cable and a U-shaped lock. Loss value: $200.00. Occurred between: 11-16-07, at 5:15 PM and 11-17-07, at 11:00 AM. UNIVEERSITY TEACHING CENTER, 105 West 21st Street Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was discovered bathing inside a third floor men's restroom. During the investigation, the subject was issued a written Criminal Trespass Warning and was escorted from the area. Occurred on: 11-19-07, at 7:41 AM. 200 BLOCK WEST 21ST STREET Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT student was observed standing behind a bush as if she were talking to someone else. During the investigation, the officers discovered that the UT student was in fact talking to another UT student, who informed the officers that he was not feeling very good. The officers soon discovered that the ill student had been consuming alcohol while attending a boat party. The officers detected a strong odor of alcohol on the subject's breath and noted that he was under the legal age of 21 to have consumed adult beverages. The subject was issued a field release citation for Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor. Occurred on: 11-18-07, at 12:25 AM. 1600 BLOCK RED RIVER Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was discovered lying passed out in a traffic lane. During the investigation, the subject was unsure where he was or where he was heading. The officer noted that the subject had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath. The subject was taken into custody for Public Intoxication and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 11-19-07, at 1:41 AM. 2000 BLOCK GUADALUPE Public Intoxication (2 Counts): A UT student "hailed" a UT police vehicle and requested a ride home since his friend was drunk. The officers observed a second UT student sitting in a pool of alcohol enriched compost. The subject had dried blood on her forehead. During the investigation, the officers learned that both UT students had been out celebrating. Austin EMS was contacted and treated the student at the scene. The first subject became combative towards the officers when his "friend" was taken into custody for Public Intoxication. The subject requested that he also be arrested so that he could spend the night in jail with his "friend." Both subjects were taken into custody for Public Intoxication and were transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 11-17-07, at 2:20 AM. 2600 BLOCK SPEEDWAY Assist Outside Agency: A UT police officer observed a yellow vehicle run through a red light. The vehicle had sped up in order to clear the intersection prior to the light changing to red. The driver failed. During the traffic investigation, the officer soon learned that the subject had an outstanding outside agency arrest warrant. The subject was taken into custody and was transported to Central Booking. On a side note, the warrant, running a red light. Occurred on: 11-18-07, at 12:47 AM. Crime Prevention Tip of the Day: Tomorrow many of us will be heading home for Thanksgiving. Some will be traveling to different parts of the United States, and others will be traveling across Texas. I would like to remind everyone that the Texas Department of Public Safety like UTPD is only a telephone call away. UTPD has recommended everyone to program ICE as well as the main telephone number to UTPD into their telephones. I am asking that everyone consider incorporating *DPS. This is the non-emergency number for DPS. You can call *DPS or (*377) for Non-Life Threatening Situations. The Texas Department of Public Safety and Alltel, Nextel, AT&T Wireless and Verizon have established *DPS or (*377), as a statewide wireless phone number for Texas motorists to use when reporting non-life threatening situations on Texas roads and highways. This is free of airtime charges in Texas and is similar to the DPS Roadside Assistance number, 1-800-525-5555. Examples of when a motorist should dial *DPS or (*377) include: • stranded with car problems, • hazardous road conditions, or • reporting suspicious activity at a rest area. This does not replace 911 as an emergency number. Have a safe Thanksgiving. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, The University of Texas Police Department responded to 50 reported alarms, 11 suspicious activity calls, 9 suspicious persons reports, and 26 unsecured buildings between 11-16-07 and 11-20-07. 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
