CAMPUS WATCH: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Wednesday 11-28-07and Thursday, 11-29-07. * * * * ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE * * * * * With the huge success of the Hungry for Justice Program, The University of Texas Police Department is proud to announce that this program is being expanded. Our first recipient of the expanded version of the Hungry for Justice is a staff member at the Texas Union. MUSIC RECITAL HALL, 2405 Trinity Street Theft: A black leather purse, containing a Sprint cellular telephone, several credit cards, and $150.00 in cash was stolen from a 4th floor women's restroom after being left unattended. Loss value: $550.00. Occurred on: 11-28-07, between 11:10 AM and 11:30 AM. PETER T. FLAWN ACADEMIC CENTER, #2 West Mall Suspicious Activity / Warrant Service: A non-UT subject was observed attempting to sell CDs near the south side of the FAC. During the investigation, the officers discovered that the subject had an outstanding Burglary warrant issued by UTPD. The subject was taken into custody and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 11-30-07, at 1:36 AM. SUTTON HALL, 210 West 21st Street Criminal Trespass Warning / Assist Outside Agency: A UT student observed a subject crouch down low in a bike rack located on the west side of the building. As the officers arrived in the area, they observed the subject enter into Sutton Hall. During the investigation, the officers soon learned that the subject had an outstanding outside agency arrest warrant. The subject was taken into custody for the warrant and was transported to Central Booking. Due to the subject's suspicious actions, the subject was issued a written Criminal Trespass Warning. Occurred on: 11-29-07, at 4:00 PM. UNION BUILDING, #4 West Mall Theft from Person: A non-UT subject reached under a bathroom stall and attempted to steal a laptop computer and carrying case. The owner of the laptop began chasing the suspect through the Union. A UT staff member observed the non-UT subject being chased, and the UT student yelling that the subject had just stolen his computer. The staff member began chasing the subject as well. The chase was joined by several unidentified males. The suspect was caught and held for the responding officers. Upon the arrival of the officers, the suspect was breathing heavily and simply told the officer "just take me to jail." The officer obliged his request. The Toshiba laptop computer was recovered. Loss / Recovered: $900.00. Occurred on: 11-28-07, at 8:46 AM. Crime Prevention Tip: A standing ovation to the Union staff member and the unidentified males that helped in the apprehension of this suspect. GREAT JOB. 1900 BLOCK SAN JACINTO BLVD Driving While Intoxicated: A silver Audi was observed traveling the wrong way on a posted one-way street. During the traffic investigation, the officer detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the non-UT driver's breath. The officer observed an unopened can of beer inside the vehicle. As the investigation continued, the officer administered the Standardized Field Sobriety tests to the driver. The driver displayed several clues that indicated that he was intoxicated. The driver was taken into custody for Driving While Intoxicated and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 11-30-07, at 3:15 AM. 2000 BLOCK RED RIVER Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was observed stumbling while fighting a gallant effort against earth's gravity. During the investigation, the officers detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the subject's breath. The subject had a difficult time answering simple questions. The subject was taken into custody for Public Intoxication and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 11-30-07, at 12:31 AM. Crime Prevention Tip of the Day: 'Tis the season to be jolly, but it is also the season to be wary of burglars, thieves, pickpockets, and other holiday grinches. Nothing can ruin the Christmas spirit faster than becoming the victim of a crime. Today there are 24 shopping days left before Christmas, and as you can see in today's issue of the Campus Watch, the thieves are out filling their Christmas wish lists as well. The following are a few strategies that will help you enjoy the holidays, we hope, without incident. Be extra cautious about locking doors and windows when you leave your house or apartment, even for a few minutes. Unfortunately burglars view the holiday season a little differently…for them, it is a time of opportunity to burglarize your home for cash, credit cards, and gifts. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, The University of Texas Police Department responded to 33 reported alarms, 4 suspicious activity calls, 3 suspicious persons reports, and 4 unsecured buildings between 11-28-07 and 11-30-07. 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
