CAMPUS WATCH: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Friday, 12-14-07 and Monday, 12-17-07. BOLO ALERT The University of Texas at Austin Police Department needs assistance with identifying an individual who is a person of interest or witness in an investigation into a Terroristic Threat. The incident occurred on December 5, 2007 at The University Teaching Center. We are asking that anyone with information on the identity of the person pictured below and/or on our website contact The University of Texas Police Department. If you have information regarding the identity of this individual, contact Sgt. Koen at 512-232-9640 or Det. Riojas at 512-232-9641. If you know where this individual is right now, you may contact our dispatch at 512-471-4441. * * * * * HITMAN SCAM ALERT* * * * * A UT faculty member received an email that by all appearances seemed to be authentic. The email indicated that faculty member was being targeted for assassination unless he deposited $7,000.00 into an account. During the investigation, UT police officers were able to determine that the email was in fact a scam. There were several websites located that identified this email as a known scam. For more information you can visit the following web sites: Internet Crime Complaint Center: www.1c3.gov/media/2006/061207.htm FBI website: www.fbi.gov/page2/jan07/threat_scam011507.htm * * * * ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE* * * * * On 12-14-07 The University of Texas Police Department Crime Prevention Unit received three awards from the Central Texas Crime Prevention Association. UTPD's Crime Prevention Unit was acknowledged Outstanding Crime Prevention Specialized Unit of the Year for 2007. Chief Dahlstrom received top honors as Outstanding Crime Prevention Manager for 2007. And the Campus Watch received its second award as Outstanding Crime Prevention Media for 2007. DISCH FALK FIELD, 1300 East Martin Luther King Blvd Burglary of Motor Vehicle: A non-UT subject discovered a construction trailer unlocked and the keyed padlock missing. During the investigation, the officer soon learned several pieces of construction equipment were missing from the trailer. The equipment was identified as: Hilti chipping hammer, Makita quick saw, Wacker concrete vibrator, and a Theodlite. Loss value: $3,600.00. Occurred between: 12-14-07, at 5:00 PM and 12-15-07, at 7:00 AM. Crime Prevention Tip: The type of lock that was used in this case had an exposed shackle. When attached to the trailer the thief can easily access the shackle and cut through it. When considering security for a storage unit or trailer consider using a shielded lock. The shackle is protected and not exposed to attack. JESTER WEST DORMITORY, 201 East 21st Street Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT student was observed swaying and staggering as he was walking. During the investigation, the student denied having consumed any alcoholic beverage, then changed his story to reflect the fact that the officer could smell alcohol on the student's breath. As the investigation continued, the officer discovered that the student was under the legal age of 21. The subject was issued a field release citation for Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor. As the officer was issuing the student the citation, the student demanded to do the Standardized Field Sobriety tests to show the officer that he was not drunk. After receiving his citation, the student yelled at the officer that he would see him in court. Occurred on: 12-15-07, at 1:25 AM. MOORE-HILL DORMITORY, 214 East 21st Street Possession of Alcohol by a Minor (5 Counts): UT police officers responded to a first floor dormitory room after an odor of burning marijuana was detected by a UT staff member. During the investigation, the officers were unable to locate any evidence of illegal drug activity. Officers, however, discovered that all five subjects were in possession of alcohol and that all five subjects were under the legal age of 21. All five students were issued field release citations for Possession of Alcohol by a Minor. Occurred on: 12-14-07, at 10:20 PM. PARKING LOT 37, 2200 Block Red River Assist Outside Agency / Suspicious Activity: A UT police officer observed a subject crawling underneath a parked truck. As the officer watched the subject, the officer noted that the vehicle had been "booted" with a Rhino Immobilizer. During the investigation, the officer learned that the boot had not been properly installed and the subject was looking to see if it could be removed. As the investigation continued, the officer soon learned that the subject had several outstanding outside agency arrest warrants. The subject was taken into custody for the outstanding warrants and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 12-16-07, at 8:40 PM. PARKING LOT 104, 1900 Block North IH-35 Possession of Marijuana / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: A UT Police Officer discovered three subjects sleeping inside a parked vehicle. As the officers were approaching the vehicle they detected the odor of burned marijuana. The driver, a UT student, consented to the search of her vehicle. The officers discovered a 3-inch glass pipe that contained burned marijuana residue inside the bowl. As the investigation continued, the officers located a plastic baggie inside the driver's coat pocket that also contained marijuana. The driver was issued two field release citations for the Possession of Marijuana and the Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and was released at the scene. Occurred on: 12-16-07, at 6:05 PM. PARKING LOT 104, 1900 Block North IH-35 Public Intoxication: A UT police officer observed a non-UT subject sitting on the passenger side of a vehicle. During the investigation, the officer asked the subject if he needed any assistance. The subject stated that he was ok, then staggered over to the officer and explained that he needed about 30 minutes to sober up before heading home. The officer noted that the subject had a very strong odor of alcohol on his breath and needed to use the side of the police vehicle to support himself. The subject was taken into custody for Public Intoxication and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 12-17-07, at 3:44 AM. PERRY-CASTENADA LIBRARY, 101 East 21st Street Theft: A Compaq laptop computer was stolen from the 6th floor study area after being left unattended for 30 minutes. Loss value: $500.00. Occurred on: 12-16-07, between 10:30 PM and 11:00 PM. PERRY-CASTENADA LIBRARY, 101 East 21st Street Theft: A Canon Rebel digital camera from inside a closed purse. The purse was left unattended on the 6th floor for 20 minutes. Loss value: $150.00. Occurred on: 12-15-07, between 2:25 PM and 2:45 PM. UNION BUILDING, #4 West Mall Theft: An Apple laptop computer, laptop computer case, and headphones were stolen from the 3rd floor Loggia after the former owner decided to take a short nap. Loss value: $1,200.00. Occurred on: 12-07-07, between 12:01 PM and 12:45 PM. Crime Prevention Tip: This is a high stress time for many students; it's finals time. Some students are currently spending long hours "cramming" for their tests. This time of the year tends to lead to sleep deprivation. Sleep deprivation allows each one of us to make bad choices. There are many areas on campus that are designed for quiet studying and are primarily utilized by students. These same areas are hunting grounds for thieves looking for opportunity. A sleeping student is an ideal target for a thief. UNIVERSTY TEACHING CENTER, 105 West 21st Street Theft: A Marketing textbook was reported stolen from a 1st floor classroom after being left unattended. Loss value: $35.00. Occurred on: 11-28-07. UNIVERSTY TEACHING CENTER, 105 West 21st Street Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was discovered sleeping inside a first floor men's restroom. During the investigation, the officer 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: 12-15-07, at 8:11 AM. 2300 BLOCK SAN JACINTO BLVD Driving While Intoxicated: A green Toyota 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 driver's breath. The officer noted that the driver became very upset, and he asked why? The UT student driver explained that she had drunk too much at her company holiday party and had gotten into a fight with her boyfriend. During the investigation, the officer administered the Standardized Field Sobriety tests to the UT student driver. The subject displayed several clues that indicated that she was intoxicated including falling down. The driver was taken into custody for Driving While Intoxicated and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 12-15-07, at 1:45 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 7 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. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, The University of Texas Police Department responded to 38 reported alarms, 8 suspicious activity calls, 10 suspicious persons reports, and 25 unsecured buildings between 12-14-07 and 12-17-07. 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
