CAMPUS WATCH: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Tuesday, 07/15/08 and Wednesday, 07/16/08. If you have any information pertaining to these incidents or any other criminal / suspicious activity, contact the UT Police Department at 512-471-4441. DOROTHY L. GEBAUER BUILDING, #4 West Mall Criminal Trespass Warning / Assist Outside Agency: A non-UT subject was reported as walking through the building asking people for money. The subject was found in the Peter T. Flawn Academic Center. The subject was found to have an outstanding outside agency arrest warrant for theft by check. In addition to other law enforcement action taken, the subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 07/15/08 at 5:07 p.m. GREGORY GYMNASIUM, 2101 Speedway Theft: A wallet containing identification cards, credit cards and $400.00 in cash was stolen from a pair of pants that were left in an unsecured day-locker while the owner played basketball. The wallet was later found and turned into the gymnasium lost and found. The $400.00 in cash had been stolen from the wallet. Loss value: $400.00. Occurred on 07/15/08 between 5:00 p.m. and 6:20 p.m. Crime Prevention Tip: Many thieves know that gymnasiums are a haven for thefts. All too often people go the gym to workout without considering what they will do with their property. One of the easiest and safest things to do is to limit what you bring to the gym. If you don't need to have certain things like cash, credit cards, laptops etc; then don't bring them to the gym. The items you do bring to the gym should be locked up while you are working out. The investment of a keyed pad lock or the quarter it costs to secure your property in a coin operated locker is a small price to pay to protect your $400.00. LADY BIRD JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTER, 4801 Lacrosse Burglary of Motor Vehicle: The right rear window was broken out of a blue Suzuki sport utility vehicle while it was parked in the visitor parking lot of the facility. A 28†Samsonite suitcase containing a sleep apnea machine and several items of clothing was stolen form the vehicle. Loss value: $1,025.00. Repair Cost: $150.00. Occurred on 07/15/08 between 7:40 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. Crime Prevention Tip: Auto burglars love to window-shop. They will walk around parking lots looking into windows for an opportunity to commit a burglary. Once they find a vehicle that has even the smallest of items, they simply break out a window and grab the items. To keep your car windows intact, make sure you remove all the items form your car or keep them out of sight. Most burglars will not break into your car if they can't see something worth stealing. UNION BUILDING, #4 West Mall Graffiti / Criminal Mischief: A black marker was used to write a word and draw an image on a wall tile located inside a 2nd floor men's restroom stall. The toilet paper roll dispenser was also found broken in two. Repair costs: $70.00. Occurred on 07/15/08 between 3:45 p.m. and 5:48 p.m. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, The University of Texas Police Department responded to 20 alarm calls, 3 unsecured door reports and 1 motor vehicle collision between 07-15-08 and 07-16-08. If you are a faculty or staff member that has been affected by a crime, the UT Employee Assistance Program (471-3366) is available for counseling and referrals to other appropriate services. http://www.utexas.edu/hr/eap/ To view a map of the campus visit: http://www.utexas.edu/parking/maps/index.html RAD Program For Women, Now Available (Classes are FREE) Advanced RAD Classes Being Held for RAD Class Graduates The RAD program is a 16-hour course of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women that covers assault prevention and risk reduction while progressing on to basic hands-on defense training. http://www.utexas.edu/police/rad/ Defensive Driving: Learn Defensive Driving from a UTPD Police Officer. UTPD generally schedules a Defensive Driving Class approximately once a month – based on need. The classes meet in the University Police Building, Room 1.318, located at 2201 Robert Dedman Dr (east of Memorial Stadium). The cost for the course is $25.00 (check or cash) payable on class date. If paying in cash, please bring the exact amount because change may not be available. You will also need to bring your driver's license. For more information, to check for the next available class time or to register on-line go to: http://www.utexas.edu/police/services/defensive_driving.php Behavior Concerns Advice Line (BCAL) The Behavior Concerns Advice Line (BCAL) is a partnership among the Office of the Dean of Students, Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and the University of Texas Police Department (UTPD). BCAL provides a central resource for UT faculty, students, and staff who may have concerns about the behavior or well-being of another member of the campus community. By calling BCAL at 512-232-5050, callers may talk with trained staff members who will assist the caller in exploring available options and strategies as well as referrals to appropriate campus support networks. For more information on BCAL, visit the BCAL Web site at www.utexas.edu/safety/bcal or call 512-232-5050. 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 WRP To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php
